Shoe-making industry churns out RM1 billion in sales
The local shoe-making industry has contributed significantly to the country's economy, churning out a staggering RM1 bilion in sales last year, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
Fri Mar 29 2013
'Yes, No', Yen Yen happy
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen has dismissed an incident where a crowd shouted "no" at her while she was on stage at a Chinese New Year event in Malacca.
Wed Feb 27 2013
'Facilities in Malaysia will attract Muslim tourists'
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen believes the availability of 'Islamic facilities' in Malaysia will attract more Muslim tourists.
Thu Feb 21 2013
'Drumming the nation' to attract thousands of visitors
The 'Drumming The Nation' street carnival on Sunday, is expected to attract thousands of Malaysians and foreign tourists to Chinatown in Petaling Street.
Thu Feb 14 2013
Penang government slammed for removing Najib's CNY banners
The Penang Government has come under fire for removing banners which depicted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak extending Chinese New Year greetings to the people.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Malaysia to host next year's Asean tourism forum
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen tonight received a plaque as next year's Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) host.
Thu Jan 24 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024