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KK needs better airport to support Sabah’s tourism boom: state tourism minister  

She said the state has already exceeded its target of 2.2 million tourist arrivals this year with 2.5 million recorded thus far. 

Uzbek airline explores direct flights to Sabah, enhancing Central Asian connectivity

An Uzbekistani-based airline is exploring the option of establishing direct flights to Sabah, which could enhance tourist connectivity between East Malaysia and Central Asia.

Better late than never: Sabah tourism players back tighter curbs on short-term rentals

Tourism players in Sabah have lauded the state government for considering a ban on private condominium units and residential homes being used as short-term rentals after tourists recently found a hidden camera inside a socket at an Airbnb property.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

‘Very hurtful’: Chief justice exposes legal failures driven by distorted Islamic views

Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat laments misinterpretations of faith that distort justice in high-profile rulings, cites Indira Gandhi and Nik Elin Zurina cases