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Malaysians won't stop shopping because of Iran war; impact of Covid-19 more immediate, retail sector says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysians will still continue to shop and buy amid the ongoing Iran war, but with different spending patterns as they opt for cheaper choices when prices go up, the local ret... Read More


Here's why Malaysians will cut out cafes, eating out first, but not food deliveries in economic pinch

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- When prices go up, will you stop ordering food deliveries first or stop eating outside at restaurants first? In research unit Rakuten Insight's latest monthly survey results ... Read More


We can't pass on rising costs: Malaysia's tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- Did you know that if you bought a travel package last year for a trip this month, you as a tourist will not have to pay more? Yes, even when fuel prices are soaring high amid ... Read More


It's going up, up, up: Malaysia records higher tourist arrivals in March despite Middle East turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Malaysia's overseas travellers increased last month despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, mainly boosted by visitors from the Asean and Asian regions, with countries such ... Read More


New max price guide: If you rent a tour bus, tour van now in Malaysia, you might pay.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Are you planning a school trip, company trip or even just booking an entire tour van for a family trip from Kuala Lumpur to Penang or Ipoh? You can expect to pay up to 80 per... Read More


Can you guess who are the big spenders among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Where do most of Malaysia's tourists come from and who among them spend the most when they are here?  Here's what the latest available data online from Tourism Malaysia ... Read More


Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Where do most of Malaysia's tourists come from and who among them spend the most when they are here?  Here's what the latest available data online from Tourism Malaysia ... Read More


Malaysia's hotels pivot to local and Asian markets as Iran war triggers cancellations

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Hotels in Malaysia will work to get more bookings from local tourists as well as those from Asian countries such as China, following some initial reports of booking cancellat... Read More


Explained: Why Rosmah couldn't 'reset' her bribery trial and lost all three tries to remove judge

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has officially exhausted all available legal avenues to press the "reset" button on her high-stakes solar bribery trial, having failed in her final bi... Read More


Rosmah back in court for her bid to remove solar trial judge after five-day MC

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor appeared in the courtroom at the Federal Court here for the hearing of her appeal to recuse the judge who convicted her in the solar bribery case. Last ... Read More