Penang hotels wooing business travellers Nov 16, 2009
Blachere said the hotel would be tying up with airlines such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly soon to promote domestic and regional tourism ... Marco Battistotti, the Penang chapter chairman of the Malaysia Association of Hotels, noted that over the last two years, Penang had seen an increase in the number of visitors from the corporate and MICE market segments. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sharing space Nov 16, 2009
Malaysias Angkasawan may be settling down, but that wont diminish his passion for space travel. TWO years after he became the first Malaysian to be sent into space, Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Al-Masrie Shukor is set to embark on an adventure of a different kind ... When asked how she first met Dr Sheikh Muszaphar, Dr Halina, who is from Kluang, Johor, reveals it was when she was a medical student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and he was her lecturer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Malaysian duo wins Best Trip contest Nov 16, 2009
Malaysian duo wins Best Trip contest. PORK-RIB SOUP: With drag-queen songs, a taste for adventure and knowlege of the Chinese language, two young Malaysians earned themselves NT$1 million By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Monday, Nov 16, 2009, Page 2 ... Taiwan Tourism Bureau Director-General Janice Lai, right, presents Malaysians Ng Boon-ming, left, and Liew Kai-yit with a NT$1 million prize for winning the Best Trip in the World competition yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hacking's ethical side Nov 15, 2009
He shuttles frequently between Mumbai, Malaysia and New York advising companies, government bodies and security agencies on cyber security issues. Besides hosting a show on a popular television channel, he is working on some of his other TV concept formats. (India Times)
India seeks services pact with ASEAN Nov 15, 2009
India wants more access for its professionals in ASEAN nations like Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia ... The Asean countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. (India Times)
Perak promotes its 10 icons to tourists Nov 15, 2009
She said the overseas promotion would be carried out in cooperation with Tourism Malaysia and would begin with Singapore. "We also see China as a huge potential market," Hamidah, who is Perak Tourism Committee chairman, told reporters at the Fascinating Malaysia Travel Fair 2009 at Suntec City here ... She said the 10 icons were the Royal Belum world's oldest rainforest, the Gua Tempurung largest limestone cave in Peninsular Malaysia, the Matang mangrove swamp forest, the Taiping Zoo, the Perak... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Yuan as world currency can be good for India Nov 15, 2009
In addition, since December 2008 China has undertaken currency swaps estimated at $95 billion with central banks in South Korea, Malaysia, Belarus, Indonesia, Argentina and Hong Kong. This would enable importers to make payments in yuan for Chinese goods without going through the usual dollar route. (India Times)
GIC Re plans calamities pool to cover Afro-Asian disasters Nov 14, 2009
On GIC Res expansion plans, Mr Raghavan said the company was planning to open a branch in Malaysia before the end of this financial year while the next fiscal will see another coming up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Robson gets first taste of Asian Cup action Nov 13, 2009
Uzbekistan play Malaysia in Tashkent in the only Group C game while leaders Syria take on Vietnam in Group D and China travel to bottom-of-the-table Lebanon. There are no Group A games, with table toppers Bahrain facing New Zealand in Wellington for a place in the World Cup on the same day. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Trekking solo? Find travel mate Nov 13, 2009
The semi-retired accountant left a male traveling companion in the jungle in Malaysia when she could no longer tolerate his boorish behavior, and on another trip she ditched a female fellow traveler whose moodiness had become a drag on their tour of Africa. "I wouldn't abandon them in the middle of the Sahara or something if I didn't think they could take care of themselves," the Burlington, Ontario, resident said. (CNN)
Peking duck goes Imperial - Malaysian style Nov 12, 2009
The Star Online - Kuali, Malaysia Recipes. Recipe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rivals spot opportunity in ING split Nov 12, 2009
The Aetna purchase also brought ING units outside the U.S., including an insurance venture in Brazil and life and health insurance assets in Malaysia and Thailand. 1. (India Times)
Networking helps Indians connect Nov 12, 2009
India, however, lags Asian peers Singapore, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia when it comes to reach of social networking sites because of several reasons, including Internet penetration. Read business stories in. (India Times)
China's yuan can be alternative reserve currency in 15 years Nov 12, 2009
Since mid-December 2008, Beijing has signed currency swap contracts worth 650 billion yuan (about $95 billion) with central banks in South Korea, Malaysia, Belarus, Indonesia and Argentina and Hong Kong. These swap accords allow other overseas central banks to sell yuan to local importers who want to buy Chinese goods. (India Times)
Women with bigger breasts found to be smarter Nov 12, 2009
Other News is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Caring for free Nov 12, 2009
But recently, Anban was among the first to line up to seek treatment at a mobile clinic set up by UMW-Mercy Malaysia team of volunteers in the Nabawan district about 400km from Kota Kinabalu ... Overcoming minor obstacles: The UMW-Mercy Malaysia team with four wheel drive vehicles crossing the Logongon River ... This mobile clinic by UMW and Mercy Malaysia really helps in providing much needed medical assistance to the people, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* World News Quick Take Nov 12, 2009
MALAYSIA Sedition trial halted ... Raja Petra, who runs a popular news Web site called Malaysia Today, is believed to have fled abroad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MAS sees gains from new booking system Nov 12, 2009
SUBANG: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) expects to gain RM2bil in revenue and cost savings over 10 years after implementing a new reservations system called SITA, said managing director and chief executive officer Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin. The new reservations system, which is barely two weeks old, will also result in the launch of a new mobile booking platform next month, according to Azmil. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Useful pointers Nov 11, 2009
Check out what some of our readers have to say about selected beauty products on the Malaysian market ... 1995-2009 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd (Co No 10894-D). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysia hopes Obama will address trade policy direction Nov 11, 2009
SINGAPORE: Malaysia hopes that US President Barack Obamas address at Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) CEO Summit here will provide some direction about the countrys trade policies under the new administration. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamad said that this was important as talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and Malaysia have stalled since the middle of last year ... He said that the United States had concluded its FTA talks... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tech helps unearth family trees Nov 11, 2009
Aside from visiting the homes of new-found relatives in Malaysia, he has traveled to England to visit the house and seaside town where his ancestors once lived. That was a thrill, of course, and he has made a number of surprising discoveries on such trips. (CNN -- International)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
In Malaysia, there's something called Prosperity Burger. Basically a beef burger with thick black pepper sauce & onions. (Harper's Magazine)
Travel smart Nov 11, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Wednesday November 11, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
APEC warned of critical labour shortages Nov 10, 2009
APEC's members are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Malaysia wins more Oscars Nov 10, 2009
Malaysia wins more Oscars ... Malaysia wins more Oscars ... LONDON: Malaysia bagged two world awards at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals here on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Google's help sought in Koda investigation Nov 10, 2009
550 crore of it was sent to countries like Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa, Liberia and other places. IT officials said the investigation of Koda had led to the largest number of raids in a particular case, undertaken by the department. (India Times)
Green light for Gindalbie to crack Karara Nov 9, 2009
The talk was that it had settled on Tassie gold producer Beaconsfield Gold NL, using the 22 per cent BCD stake that Malaysia Smelting Corp has up for sale as a starting point. The talk was all nonsense, the main reason being that MDL has far bigger fish to fry in Senegal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Travel awards: Two more big wins for Malaysia Nov 9, 2009
LONDON: Malaysia bagged two world awards at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals here on Sunday ... Genting Malaysia Berhad president and chief operating officer Datuk Lee Choong Yan and Pan Pacific Hotels groups global sales manager (UK nd) Sheila Ainscough received their awards from Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar and Miss Spain Estibaliz Pereira respectively. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Banners, fireworks lights up explosive finale Nov 8, 2009
The Malaysia Cup final between the Red Warriors and Negri Sembilan, which drew a capacity 85,000 crowd, had the feel of a carnival thanks to the over-exuberant celebrations of both sets of fans. Elusive silverware: Kelantan fans hoist up a replica of the Malaysia Cup last night ... Kito Gomo Sengot, 40 Tahun Menanti, Piala Malaysia Milik Kami, The Red Warriors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia wins seven Asian travel awards Nov 8, 2009
LONDON: Malaysia swept seven Asian awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2009s regional finals gala ceremony here Saturday. While Malaysia Airlines bagged Asias Leading Airline award, Resorts World Genting scooped Asias Leading Family Resort and Asias Leading Casino Resort titles ... Tourism Malaysias Malaysia: Truly Asia tagline was also voted Asias Leading Marketing Campaign during the star-studded function at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriot Hotel, in Londons Mayfair. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rapport from people to leader, says former envoy Nov 8, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Abdul Majid Khan was Malaysias ambassador to China from 1999 to 2005 and the retired diplomat is still a regular visitor there. Travel between the two countries is a breeze these days, kudos to the efforts put in by Malaysia and China in increasing people-to-people contact in the past two decades in 35 years of diplomatic relations, he said ... Abdul Majid is president of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, a non-governmental organisation started in 1992 to enhance... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fighting for the falls Nov 7, 2009
As one of the participants, Nuri Ismail, 30-plus, announced through gritted teeth: Malaysians can be really ignorant ... Members are invited on weekly exploration trips and fortnightly camping trips, and have visited over 50 waterfalls around Malaysia to date ... My search led me to the Waterfalls of Malaysia website, which is incidentally maintained by Jan, and ultimately Kanching. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
At-a-glance: Expenses proposals Nov 7, 2009
BBC Radio 4: Crossing Continents: Malaysia. Italy hit by extreme weather. (BBC News -- UK)
All fired up Nov 7, 2009
His latest project to do for Malaysian sports what hes done for the regions low cost airline business ... Or travel on AAX and follow the Malaysian F1 team ... I should just do the normal Malaysian thing and be safe and not do anything, and wait for someone else to do it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
"I think that Costa Rica, Guatemala, Malaysia, the Philippines and Uruguay should also be condemned," he said. Suddenly, the conference resembled a world court. (Salon)
Initiatives to think and act tourism Nov 7, 2009
These initiatives are to mitigate concerns about security and health as well as portray Malaysia as a value-for-money destination ... The strong performance demonstrates that Malaysias tourism industry is indeed resilient, healthy and thriving ... On reflection, this notable achievement is mainly due to Malaysia being a tourism-friendly nation. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Its time for a 1Tourism policy Nov 6, 2009
Malaysia, according to the Lonely Planet report, is a clever choice for travellers on the lookout for a bargain ... Another point of contention is that we have always marketed Malaysia as a value-for-money destination, yet our taxation policy is not consistent with this tagline ... Our Malaysia, truly Asia tagline is known worldwide and is probably one of the most successful campaigns carried out by Tourism Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Flight innovations you'll love Nov 6, 2009
Elsewhere in the world, Air Canada, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways offer mood lighting on many long-haul flights. Luggage check before you get to the airport. (CNN -- Travel)
Dolphin Offshore eyes mega deals Nov 6, 2009
To keep its assets working, the company last year undertook contracts in China and Malaysia during these months something which it could not repeat this year. The company traditionally works as a sub-contractor on various ONGC offshore projects. (India Times)
Recalls: wooden playsets, travel mugs Nov 6, 2009
About 43,000 Samsung over-the-range microwave ovens, manufactured in Malaysia and imported by Samsung Electronics America Inc. of Ridgefield Park, N.J., because of a potential shock hazard. No incidents have been reported. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tatas to extend cheap housing to global market Nov 6, 2009
He identified South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Middle East countries as the markets where the new high-speed , high horse power truck could be introduced. Presently, it is being exported to South Korea. (India Times)
Southern war Nov 6, 2009
Someone is killed on average every day in the provinces on the country's southern border with Malaysia, where a shadowy group of Islamist extremists are stirring up a deepening sectarian divide. In just five years 3,800 people have been killed and more than 6,000 injured. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
In Indonesia, police go toe-to-toe with anticorruption agency Nov 5, 2009
Indonesia was ranked 126th out of 180 in a 2008 global index by Transparency International, up from past years but still below neighboring countries like Malaysia and Thailand. Yudhoyono's reputation has already taken a hit, however, as he was slow to go to bat for the KPK, says Kevin O'Rourke, an independent political analyst in Jakarta. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Indians top list of overstaying in Malaysia Nov 5, 2009
Indians top list of those overstaying in Malaysia: Minister- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times ... Indians top list of those overstaying in Malaysia: Minister5 Nov 2009, 1313 hrs IST, IANS ... KUALA LUMPUR: Indians top the list of those who arrived under the visa on arrival (VOA) scheme and overstayed in Malaysia during 2006-09, a minister said Thursday to justify India being excluded from the scheme. (India Times)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Nov 5, 2009
Malaysia withholds 'Allah Bibles ... Malaysia withholds 'Allah Bibles. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Wipro buys Yardley personal care biz for $45.5 mn Nov 5, 2009
Wipro had funded the Unza acquisition through internal accruals and the deal had allowed the Azim Premji-led firm to get a foothold in Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Wipro is yet to leverage the potential of these brands in India. (India Times)
Little Laos relishes its big moment Nov 5, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... These are Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam ... The omission of standard sports such as basketball, gymnastics and track cycling has outraged some competing nations, particularly Malaysia and the Philippines, while the addition of novelties such as finswimming - a speed competition in which swimmers... (Asia Times Online)
Banned Kenya official 'to sue US' Nov 5, 2009
Malaysia withholds 'Allah Bibles. Tory EU stance will 'castrate' UK. (BBC News -- Americas)
Onion MEP up by $145/ton Nov 4, 2009
Onion from the southern part of the country is exported mainly to Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore, while that from Nasik is sent mostly to Gulf countries. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Happy trails Nov 4, 2009
At regular intervals, he would get up at the front of the bus and babble on about Malaysia his home town, his youth, the food, all the while lacing his stories with crude, cringe-inducing jokes. The coach became claustrophobic. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lonely Planet puts country among best-value places to visit Nov 4, 2009
LONDON: Malaysia is among world s best-value destinations, according to travel guide firm Lonely Planet. The British-based company, in its Best In Travel 2010 guide, said Malaysia is a clever choice for travellers on the lookout for a bargain ... The top 10 countries overall for travellers were El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the United States. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SA cracks top 10 Nov 3, 2009
London, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Bulgaria, Kenya and Las Vegas in Nevada rounded out the top 10, said the British-based company in its "Best In Travel 2010" guide ... Elsewhere in the top 10, Malaysia "is a clever choice for travellers on the lookout for a bargain", while in India "your money stretches almost as far as the infamous Indian 'stretchable' time" ... The top 10 countries overall for travellers were El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal,... (iAfrica.com)
I-T sleuths find proof against Koda Nov 3, 2009
These companies are understood to have undertaken investments of Mr Koda in steel and mining operations in Thailand , Liberia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Africa ... IT officials have also seized documents worth Rs 550 crore sent through hawala to Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia and African countries. (India Times)
Coach operators & bus agencies fined S$1.69m for price fixing Nov 3, 2009
com - Coach operators gencies fined S#dollar;1. 69m for price fixing. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Jessica book sales fall short Nov 3, 2009
New York Business News - New York Finance News - Stock Market - Wall Street - Money - NY Daily News. Tuesday, November 3, 2009. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Lonely Planet releases Best in Travel 2010 list Nov 3, 2009
Top countries:El Salvador, Germany, , Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, , Portugal, Suriname, and the United States. Top regions:Alsace, France; Bali, Indonesia; Fernando de Noronha, ; Goa, India; Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, Cambodia; Lake Baikal, Russia; Oaxaca, Mexico; Southern Africa; The Lake District, England; Southwest Western Australia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mohi-uddin Heading to Asia for UBS Stays Dollar Bull as Growth Accelerates Nov 2, 2009
Mohi-uddin and his wife Meeriam live in the Swiss town of Zug, where he keeps a collection of paintings, rugs and songkets -- hand-woven silk or cotton cloths originating from Malaysia and Indonesia that are typically patterned with gold and silver. Zug is also home to billionaire and companies such as , the raw-materials miner 34 percent owned by commodity trader Glencore International AG.. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Ghanas Retrogressive Policy on Dual Citizenship and Key Appointments Nov 2, 2009
Do your research and find out the contributions citizens of Taiwan, India, Malaysia, China, and South Korea in the Diaspora made to those countries respective developments. How do we think. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Malaysian girls easily duped Nov 1, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian lasses are an easy lot to charm ... This is the view of Deputy Foreign Minister A. Kohilan Pillay, who said young Malaysian girls, some fresh graduates, were easily conned by men from the syndicates to travel abroad with a package ... Some of the girls meet the men abroad and some meet them in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Strong Aussie dollar boosts tourism to Malaysia Nov 1, 2009
SYDNEY: The strong Australian dollar and Malaysia's ranking as a top tourist destination has resulted in a 33 percent increase, to a record 427,076, in Aussie departures to Malaysia last year. The increase by more than 100,000 visitors from the previous year is also attributed to Australians' preference for short-haul destinations especially Malaysia and other Asean holiday spots compared with the more expensive ones in Europe and the United States ... Tourism Malaysia Sydney director Shahrin... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taking alternative actions Oct 31, 2009
Lai was one of the participants at the recent CEO Breakfast Forum on Effective Marketing on the Road to Economic Recovery organised by The Star and Ogilvy Malaysia. The lively session also featured Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, managing director of local up-and-coming hypermarket Mydin, AirAsia X Sdn Bhd CEO Azran Osman-Rani and Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) executive director Datuk Dr Mohamed Ariff Abdul Kareem ... However, he was quick to point out that despite the global downturn,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Tigers years away from extinction' Oct 29, 2009
Tigers still roam terrain in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam. John Seidensticker, chief scientist at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Conservation Ecology Center, said tiger habitat had declined by 40 percent in the last decade due to destruction of forests. (India Times)
Trans World Expedition: Driving around the world Oct 29, 2009
I'll ship the car to Thailand, drive to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia, and put the car on a final sailing home to the U.S.. My blog about the trip, where I'll post updates from the road, is called "Trans World Expedition: The year of living dangerously." I hope it will be a good tool for people who want to do a similar trip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A year on the road Oct 29, 2009
I'll ship the car to Thailand, drive to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia, and put the car on a final sailing home to the U.S.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
India among top 10 Asian countries in CSR practise Oct 29, 2009
The other countries in the list include China (second), Hong Kong (Third), Japan (fifth), Malaysia (sixth), Pakistan (seventh), Philippines (eighth), Singapore (ninth) and Thailand (tenth). The 2009 ASR list was dominated by Australian companies, with eight out of the top ten companies analysed coming from there, followed by India, the survey said. (India Times)
