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Sarawak Tourism Board

Beyond the scenery: How Sarawak is redefining the soul of Malaysian travel – Ninot Aziz

From 140-million-year-old rainforests to indigenous-led conservation, World Tourism Day highlights a region proving that true travel is about deep human connection—not just check-ins

Sarawak targets 5 million visitors in 2026 with domestic push amid global headwinds

Tourism board banks on discounts, festivals, and local travel demand as geopolitical and economic pressures weigh on spending

RWMF 2025: Al McKay’s Earth, Wind & Fire Experience brings the heat on night two

Crowd dances under the stars as Grammy-winning guitarist leads a night of funk, soul, and timeless hits in Sarawak

More families, foreigners flock to Rainforest World Music Festival 2025: Sarawak Tourism

CEO Sharzede Datuk Salleh Askor says the festival is growing into a family-friendly platform with global pull, helping boost Sarawak’s tourism economy

Sarawak tourism rakes in RM4 bil as festivals, events fuel economic growth: minister

Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says monthly receipts surpass RM1bil, with Rainforest World Music Festival among key contributors to the state’s booming visitor economy

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny