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Majority Of ASEAN Countries Working To Restart Tourism
ASEAN NTOs are pining for speedy and massive vaccination, booster shots and uniform vaccination certificates, regarding them as the best strategies for tourism recovery across the region.Kuala Lumpur’s 12 Most Instagram-Worthy Spots
Need to up your Instagram game? Go snap happy at one of these 12 picturesque locations littered around Kuala Lumpur.Ready For Take Off: Local Airlines Prepared For Langkawi Travel From Sept 16
Malaysia’s top airlines are ready to facilitate travel for fully vaccinated customers to Langkawi, following the government’s decision on activation of the Langkawi travel bubble from 16 September, 2021.Hotels In Penang Converted Into Low-Risk Quarantine Centres
A hotel in Penang will be converted into a low-risk quarantine and treatment centre (PKRC), while three others in the state have also applied to be turned into either a PKRC or quarantine centre.10 Of Asia’s Most Stunning Train Trips
If stunning panoramic landscapes of untamed nature is what you so desire once restrictions lift, then consider hopping aboard one of Asia’s 10 most scenic train journeys.Malaysia Focusing Ecotourism Upgrading, At Risk Of Thousands Of Tree Species Extinction
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will focus efforts on upgrading infrastructure in ecotourism areas. Meanwhile, a report highlights Malaysia as one of the top six countries where thousands of tree species are at risk of extinction.11 Award-Winning Video Games By Malaysian Game Studios
Malaysia Boleh! Sign us up for a fun night with these critically-acclaimed video games made by local indie game studios.Langkawi Expected To Reopen As The First Tourist Spot
The island is expected to be the first destination to be reopened to international travellers in a bid to help improve the socio-economic prospects of residents, but the date remains undecided.Hello Zafigo Session #17 | Ready To Wear: New Generation Batik
How do we assimilate contemporary designs while staying true to our rich culture and heritage in what we wear? We speak to Malaysian designers Maryam Mutalib and Fern Chua about making batik designs evergreen.Goutal Paris Turns 40 With Re-Release Of Petite Cherie
KENS Apothecary collaborates with Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive Goutal Paris 40th Anniversary Afternoon Tea Set in conjunction with the perfume house’s re-release of Petite Cherie.6 Super Simple Money Saving Tips
With the average Malaysian’s salary falling for the first time since 2010, people have had to give up luxuries like travel to make ends meet. But even though we need to be careful with our money now more than ever, there are things you can do to boost your chances of successfully saving money.Kuala Lumpur Beats Dubai, Beijing, Istanbul In Safe Cities Index 2021
Kuala Lumpur made it to 32nd place among 60 other cities in the Safe Cities Index 2021 released by The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU).