Malaysia’s Tourism Shows Strength as 2.84 Million Visitors Arrive Despite Global Tensions

Malaysia’s tourism sector continues to show remarkable resilience, welcoming 2,835,724 international visitors between March 1 and March 26 this year. This marks a 2.4 percent increase compared with 2,769,305 arrivals … Read More

Indonesia Calls for Respect for International Law After Peacekeeper Death in Lebanon

Indonesia has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to uphold international humanitarian law following the tragic loss of one of its peacekeeping personnel in … Read More

Back to WFH? Asia Revisits Covid-Era Playbook Amid Fuel Crisis

Countries across Asia are dusting off strategies from the Covid-19 era, including work-from-home policies and targeted stimulus measures, as they face rising fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Iran war. … Read More

Thailand’s New Parliament Set to Open This Weekend After Recent National Election

Thailand is preparing to begin a new chapter in its political journey as the country’s newly elected parliament is scheduled to officially open this weekend. According to an announcement published … Read More

Anwar: Malaysia Stands in Solidarity with Those Affected by US–Israel Attacks in the Middle East This Ramadan

Malaysia has voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran. Prime … Read More

Malaysia Climbs to Third Place in ASEAN Corruption Index 2025, Signaling Progress but Warning of Work Ahead

Malaysia has moved up to third place among ASEAN countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), marking a modest yet meaningful improvement in its fight against corruption. The latest … Read More

No More Flight Tickets Required JPJ Ends Travel Proof Rule for Physical Driving Licences in Malaysia

Malaysians can now breathe easier when applying for a physical driving licence as the Road Transport Department JPJ has officially scrapped the requirement to show proof of overseas travel. The … Read More

PM Announces Mandatory Constitution and History Education for All Malaysian University Students

Starting this year, all Malaysian university students, whether in public or private institutions, will be required to study the Federal Constitution and Malaysian history, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim … Read More

Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) has dismissed claims that the country’s visa-free policy is allowing foreign nationals to flood the market and harm local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). … Read More

Malaysia Expects 1.5 Million Tourist Arrivals from India This Year

Malaysia is gearing up for an impressive tourism milestone, expecting 1.5 million visitors from India by the end of 2025—a surge driven by stronger air connectivity and the government’s continued … Read More