Daily News in Malaysia
They are young, Western, and full of praise for Pakistan. Travel influencers have moved in on the “land of the pure”, but critics warn their rose-tinted filters are irresponsible and …
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Before Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, engulfed in flames recently, several heritage sites around the world have been either completely or partially destroyed by fires. From bombed cathedrals to historic opera …
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Ludwig van Beethoven was born 249 years ago in Bonn, a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. To celebrate his 250th in 2020, a year-long programme has been …
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The beauty of Islam is seen in abundance at the Taman Tamadun Islam (also known as the Islamic Civilisation Park) in Kuala Terengganu. Located at the Wan Man Island, this …
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Malaysia has been featured in numerous international films, TV shows and documentaries. From landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves to destinations like Melaka and Langkawi Island, …
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In my previous article (A gastronomical journey, April 27), I wrote about how more and more Malaysians are becoming adventurous in trying local cuisines when they travel. By applying the …
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Some of us love going on holidays with our families, while others prefer the company of friends or even colleagues. But have you ever thought about going on a trip …
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Spending a whole day watching birds may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for some folks, it is a wonderful way to connect with nature. The Rainforest Discovery Centre …
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Voice recognition is not a new phenomenon. It has been around ever since your mother hollered, “Your father wants to speak with you, NOW!” as you crept home from a …
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Get ready to be transported to a world filled with magic, fairies and a sleeping princess when the curtains rise at the Asian premiere of St Petersburg Theatre Russian Ballet’s …
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Any cap on short-term accommodation (STA) would lead to a cap on tourism growth in the country, said Airbnb. The company’s public policy head (South-East Asia) Mich Goh said such …
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For more than 850 years, the Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood sentinel in the centre of Paris, a signpost of the city’s culture and heritage. It’s where kings and queens were …
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The white sands of Pantai Cenang in Langkawi, Kedah is blanketed by dark clouds. We are in the midst of monsoon season, the waves are rough, and I’m about to …
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Much like fireflies and seafood, Bukit Malawati is one of the few notable tourist draws in the sleepy district of Kuala Selangor in the Klang Valley. The historic hill is …
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New figures show that passenger air traffic grew an estimated 6% in 2018 to reach 8.8 billion compared to the previous year. That’s according to Airports Council International, which recently …
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If it’s up to the travel and hospitality stakeholders in Malaysia, regulation on short term accommodations (STA) in the country is long overdue. Concerted calls have been made repeatedly to …
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“What moves you?” That is the tagline that you’ll see when you’re on the rooftop of this sexy new hotel on the block. Located in the busy Changkat Bukit Bintang …
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Selangor is a very accessible state to visit for tourists. Under Tourism Selangor’s #TakeMeAnywhere campaign, the Smart Selangor free bus lets both locals and visitors explore the different districts within …
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Rachel Cole-Wilkin hates paying to use the toilet. In the United States, where she’s from, public toilets are free. It was a bit of a shock for her when she …
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Movie awards season may be over, but filmmaking glamour is still very much alive. That doesn’t mean those of us at home can only live vicariously through our TV screens, …
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