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World Tourist Guide Challenge 2026 set for Lenggong Valley, Malaysia
Travel Daily News
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July 15, 2025
The 2026 World Tourist Guide Challenge in Lenggong Valley will spotlight global guiding excellence through competition, innovation, heritage, and sustainability. The World Tourist Guide Challenge will be held at Asia’s secret UNESCO World Heritage...
'Spice & Soul Of Malaysia' To Boost F&B Sector And Tourism
Bernama
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- ‘Spice & Soul of Malaysia’, a gastronomy and culture-driven initiative, has the potential to stimulate the country’s food and beverage (F&B) segment and contribute to national economic growth. Tourism Malaysia...
Explore rural tourism, businesses told
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 16, 2025
Explore rural tourism, businesses told Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Kota Kinabalu: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has encouraged...
US President Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia
Fibre 2 Fashion
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President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US has struck a new trade agreement with Indonesia, though full details are yet to be disclosed. Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump described the deal as a "great" outcome achieved through...
Israeli businessman father of kids found in cave with Russian woman: Officials
The Indian Express
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July 15, 2025
The Russian woman, who was found in a cave in Karnataka, along with her two daughters claimed that she gave birth to one of the babies while staying at a cave in Goa while officials said they have contacted an Israeli businessman, who the woman...
Malaysia leaps 11 spots to 23rd in IMD world competitiveness list for 2025, best since 2020
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has jumped 11 places to 23rd in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, marking its best performance since 2020. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the leap is attributed to...
Fighting Corruption Boosts Economic Growth, Ensures National Harmony - Anwar
Bernama
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July 15, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 (Bernama) -- The fight against corruption is not only a moral imperative, but also a driver of strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the Malaysia...
MITI urged to boost anti-corruption efforts with business community
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has been urged to strengthen collaboration with businesses and investors to address corruption concerns affecting Malaysia’s economic growth. The recommendation emerged during a...
Malaysia remains open to foreign stake in strategic assets: Loke
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has a longstanding policy that allows foreign participation in its strategic assets, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Citing MMC Corp Bhd’s divestment of its stake in MMC Ports Holdings Bhd to foreign entities, seen as...
MALAYSIA CHAMPIONS ASEAN SKILLS AGENDA AT ATMC 2025: CALLS FOR STRONGER REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Macau Business
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (KESUMA), together with its agency, the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), successfully hosted the ASEAN Training Market Conference...
BYD Atto 2 To Debut In Malaysia On 24 July
Lowyat.NET
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July 15, 2025
BYD Sime Motors has announced the debut of its new model in the Malaysian market, the Atto 2. The compact SUV is set to be launched on 24 July 2025, while the public viewing will be available from 25–27 July 2025 at the Heritage Valley, Kuala...
China’s Exports Surge After U.S.-China Trade War Ceasefire
Asume Tech
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July 15, 2025
The recent cessation of hostilities in the U.S.-China trade war has triggered a notable surge in Chinese exports, providing much-needed momentum for manufacturers and global markets alike. This development comes at a time when both nations are...
Lamborghini Temerario Debuts In Malaysia; Priced At RM1.35 Million
Lowyat.NET
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July 15, 2025
The Italian hypercar marque, Lamborghini just unveiled its Temerario to the Malaysian market. This model marks the brand’s second hybrid model in the automaker’s High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range, following the Revuelto. The...
OPR cut boosts property buyer confidence in Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut is expected to improve lending conditions and strengthen buyer confidence in the property market, according to PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth...
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice
Weekly Blitz
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July 15, 2025
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic narrative has oscillated between optimism and anxiety. On the surface, an...
MSIA: Miti move shows Malaysia’s seriousness in complying with international trade obligations
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The trade permit imposed for US origin high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment as a trusted hub for managing advanced technology exports, transshipments, and transits. In stating this,...
SSF Home posts softer full-year financial results
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: SSF Home Group Bhd, a retailer in furniture, home décor, and home living products, recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2025 (Q4’25), concluding the financial year with total revenue of...
World Bank says job reforms to drive PHL growth to nearly 7%
Business World
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July 15, 2025
REFORMS to enhance job creation and quality could propel Philippine economic growth to close to 7% and transform it into a middle-class economy by 2040, the World Bank said. “To stay on a path to upper middle-income status and to realize the...
UD begins selling Isuzu-based light trucks in Malaysia
Just Auto
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July 15, 2025
Japanese truck-maker UD Trucks Corporation announced that it has launched its new Kuzer light-duty truck for international markets, with Malaysia as the first market to receive the model. The new Kuzer light truck will be rolled out in other...
Türkiye, Malaysia aim to strengthen cooperation in Islamic finance
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Türkiye and Malaysia can and should work together in a time when the world is seeking more direction and clarity, the chairperson of a Malaysian center focusing on Islamic finance said in an interview published on Tuesday. "Türkiye and Malaysia...