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In tourism, safety should be the core, not an option – YS Chan

As Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026 and key global tourism events, writer argues that safety must be structurally embedded, not merely promoted

Budget 2025: Le Tour de Langkawi’s success justifies bigger budget for sports tourism?

Matta president opines such international events would create more opportunities in tourism sector as nation has potential with geographic, weather advantage

Matta calls for monthly subsidised diesel quota to aid tourist vans, buses

3,000 litre quota per month can alleviate financial pressures, sustain operations amid escalating fuel costs, association says

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DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports