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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM

THE annual Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF) is making a comeback after two years. Themed “Jejak Angin” (Wind Trail), the event will take place from June 9 to 11 at the Civic Centre in Sibu, Sarawak. The audience can expect a captivating show by 100 performers from around the world. Speaking at the event’s launch, festival director Chen Ing Kuang said six foreign … [Read more...] about Sibu dance festival returns in June

OFTEN, we toss out unwanted items without a second thought even though the things we consider trash can be recycled and given new life most of the time. Klang Municipal Council’s (MPK) Environmental Services Department director Zaireezal Ahmad Zainuddin said municipal solid waste management was a challenging environmental issue due to extensive use of packaging that would end … [Read more...] about Simple but crucial step towards a greener Klang

JOHOR should further promote and develop mangrove ecotourism to attract more nature lovers and tourists to the state. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Prof Dr K. Kasturi Devi, from the Built Environment and Surveying Faculty, said little attention had been paid to the recreation and tourism potential of mangroves in Johor. “Mangrove sites have the potential to attract a … [Read more...] about ‘Bank on mangroves to bring in visitors’

The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’