Charge hotel room rate in US dollar to reduce price competition
Ganesh said the proposal would also indirectly enhance the country's hotel industry in the eyes of foreign tourists.
Wed Jul 13 2022
CMCO in several states affecting Perak domestic tourism
During the RMCO phase, the hotel occupancy rate was around 50 per cent, now it has dropped to between 20 and 30 per cent.
Sat Oct 31 2020
COVID-19 third wave: Hotel sector to suffer again
The hotel industry is facing another hard time due to the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Sun Oct 11 2020
Sarawak tourism reopens at slow pace
The hotel industry in Sarawak was still running slow at an occupancy rate of between eight and nine per cent, compared to the average 30 per cent before MCO.
Wed Jun 17 2020
COVID-19: Pahang hotel industry incurs more than RM500m loss
Tourism industry is suffering a total loss compared to other industries because people cannot move during the MCO which is implemented to curb the transmission of COVID-19.
Wed May 06 2020
GST to have minimal impact on hotel industry
GST will have a minimal impact on the local hotel industry but teething problems are expected when the new tax regime is implemented on Apr 1.
Tue Mar 10 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024