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Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port Partner for Malaysia's First Commercial Fully Electric Ferry Service

Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port Partner for Malaysia's First Commercial Fully Electric Ferry Service

Yinson GreenTech and Langkawi Port Partner for Malaysia's First Commercial Fully Electric Ferry Service

Malaysia to raise minimum wages, expand tax relief in $112.5 billion 2027 spending boost

Malaysia to raise minimum wages, expand tax relief in $112.5 billion 2027 spending boost

By Rozanna Latiff and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Malaysia unveiled a host of tax relief measures on Friday and said it would raise minimum wages next year, as the government looked to boost household incomes and support small businesses ahead of a possible election despite growing

Myanmar military leader arrives in Malaysia as repatriations draw criticism

Myanmar military leader arrives in Malaysia as repatriations draw criticism

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals

Malaysia's Immigration Department to Enhance Border Screening with NIISe System

Malaysia's Immigration Department to Enhance Border Screening with NIISe System

Malaysia's Immigration Department is set to significantly upgrade its border screening capabilities with the implementation of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe). This new platform will provide immigration officers with real-time access to data from various agencies, including Interpol, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Prisons Department, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the department is progressively transitioning from the existing MyIMMs system to NIISe. The primary goal is to improve preliminary screening, enhance traveler risk assessment, and facilitate better information sharing among government agencies. This integration will allow immigration officers to make faster and more informed decisions by accessing a broader range of information, including criminal investigations, travel restrictions, and unresolved government matters, directly at the point of entry or dep...

Malaysia plans $112.5 billion budget for 2027 ahead of possible election

Malaysia plans $112.5 billion budget for 2027 ahead of possible election

By Rozanna Latiff and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Malaysia's government on Friday proposed a moderately expansionary budget of 459.8 billion ringgit ($112.48 billion) for 2027, ramping up spending ahead of a possible election despite growing fiscal pressure from a jump in global oil

What Is Satay, and Why Is It Popular Around the World?

What Is Satay, and Why Is It Popular Around the World?

Satay, a dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat served with a sauce, is a culinary staple deeply rooted in Maritime Southeast Asia. While oft...

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Sarasota tourism spending rises despite lower lodging occupancy

Sarasota tourism spending rises despite lower lodging occupancy

Sarasota County welcomed more visitors and higher tourist spending in August, even as lodging occupancy declined.

Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader gets red carpet welcome in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once shunned by regional nations seeks international legitimacy.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals

Clarksdale, Mississippi, Faces Unconfirmed Data Center Project Amidst Rezoning Concerns

Clarksdale, Mississippi, Faces Unconfirmed Data Center Project Amidst Rezoning Concerns

Clarksdale, Mississippi, a city grappling with population and job losses, is currently undergoing rezoning efforts to accommodate a hyperscale data center. This development has proceeded without official confirmation of the project's existence in writing. Capital B reporter Aallyah Wright has highlighted the situation, noting that the community is weighing a significant bargain for a project that remains largely unconfirmed by official sources. The rezoning process began before any formal documentation or public acknowledgment of a data center was made available, raising questions about transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process for such a substantial development in the struggling city.