ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit
The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight
Shanghai Airlines' Shangai-Penang direct flight will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Malaysia Airlines to commence three new routes from KL to India
The airline currently operates direct flights to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse
A top destination for Russians is Phuket, where they account for about a quarter of the island's visitors, helped by direct flights.
Thu Dec 29 2022
AAX relaunches direct flights from KL to Busan starting early 2023
AirAsia X is re-launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, South Korea, with three weekly flights, starting in early 2023.
Fri Nov 18 2022
KL-Doha direct flights further drives Malaysia's tourism recovery - Nancy
The new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha will help to continue driving Malaysia's tourism recovery and boost the country's tourism sector.
Thu May 26 2022
Malaysia hopes Russia's Aeroflot will open direct flights to Kuala Lumpur - Ambassador
Malaysian Ambassador to Russia Bala Chandran told Sputnik that he hopes Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot will soon open direct flights between St. Petersburg or Moscow and Kuala Lumpur.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Terengganu tourism given a boost with direct flight to Pulau Redang
Ariffin Deraman said the direct flight was made possible through a cooperation between the state government and SKS Airways.
Mon Jan 31 2022
KK-KT direct flights to boost Sabah, Terengganu tourism
Terengganu and Sabah's tourism industries are expected to become more vibrant with the introduction of AirAsia direct flights from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Kinabalu.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions
Sarawak is looking forward to seeing more new direct routes and increased frequency of direct flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kota Kinabalu as travel restrictions eased up in the state.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Brisbane in June
Malaysia Airlines will be reinstating direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane effective June 6, 2018.
Tue Jan 09 2018
Saudi national carrier says laptop ban on U.S. flights ended
A ban on laptops and other large electronic devices from the cabins of direct flights to the United States from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been lifted
Thu Jul 20 2017
Johor proposes having mechanism to distribute tourism tax revenue
The Johor government has suggested that the federal government establish a mechanism to ensure fair distribution of the tourism tax revenue to the states for the greater promotion and growth.
Tue Jun 13 2017
AirAsia awaits greenlight for KL-Bhubaneswar route
AirAsia is waiting for the go-ahead from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation to start direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bhubaneswar in March this year.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024