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MAVCOM forecasts surge in air travel

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) forecasts that Malaysia’s air passenger traffic will reach between 105.8 million and 112.9 million passengers this year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said this year’s passenger traffic is expected to surpass the previous record of 109.3 million set in 2019, representing an

Uniting ASEAN’s tourism powerhouses

JOHOR BAHRU: The ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2025, held alongside the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre, brings together participants from 42 countries, reflecting its truly wide reach. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that the event, running from today

Petros and Sarawak commited to working with the federal government, Petronas

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg appreciates Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recognition of Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) as the single gas aggregator in Sarawak. In a statement yesterday, he said the Sarawak state government, together with Petros, is committed to working closely with the Federal

Nurul izzah wins women’s elite sprint event at President’s Cup Series one

NILAI: National women’s track cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri’s win in the women’s elite sprint event at the President’s Cup Series 1 here yesterday will serve as her in good stead in the upcoming 2025 Asian Track Cycling Championships next month. The 22-year-old put on an excellent display to

Malaysia joins race to host UCI Track Nations Cup next year

NILAI: Malaysia has declared its intention in hosting one of the three rounds of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Nations Cup at the National Velodrome, here, next year. Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Amarjit Singh said they had submitted a letter of intent to the UCI late

India Open: Jun Hao On cloud nine after defeating Shi Feng

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao was over the moon after finally overcoming his opponent, Li Shi Feng of China, at the 2025 India Open yesterday. The world number 28 said his patient game plan against Shi Feng paid off, especially considering their previous head-to-head record, which

Education is a right, unbound by gender and age

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Conference of the Muslim World League (MWL) Initiative for Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies concluded on Sunday in Islamabad, Pakistan, with the launch of the “Islamabad Declaration on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities.” The declaration, supported by senior scholars, Islamic Fiqh academies, and

Floods strike Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau

JAKARTA: Floods, triggered by intense rainfall, have affected several provinces in Sumatra, Indonesia, including Aceh, North Sumatra, and Riau, with a total of 1,943 people affected, said Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). In Aceh, floods have inundated 78 houses on Monday due to river overflow in Pante Bidari, East

AirAsia eyes 5 mln guest arrivals to Sabah this year

KOTA KINABALU: Budget carrier AirAsia is expecting five million guest arrivals to Sabah through Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau this year, up from the 3.7 million arrivals recorded in 2024. In a statement today, AirAsia said this growth target includes both domestic and international travellers and reinforces its leadership in

23 injured when tour bus rear-ends lorry

NIBONG TEBAL: Twenty-three passengers were injured when a tour bus collided with a container lorry at KM157.8 of the North-South Expressway northbound near Sungai Bakap early yesterday morning. Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Saiful Bahari Mohamad said they received an emergency call about the accident at 4.16 am.