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3 weeks ago |
malaysia-asia.my | David Hogan Jr.
MIDE 2025: Malaysia International Dive ExpoThe Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) returns for its 19th edition, uniting dive professionals, marine enthusiasts, conservationists, and aquatic adventurers under one roof. Taking place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from June 13 to 15, 2025, this three-day event offers a deep dive into everything ocean, from scuba diving and freediving to sustainable marine tourism and the latest dive gear technology.
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Mar 24, 2025 |
malaysia-asia.my | David Hogan Jr.
Starting April 1, 2025, all outdoor enthusiasts planning to hike or engage in recreational activities within Selangor’s permanent forest reserves must apply for their permits online. The Selangor Forestry Department recently announced that all applications must go through the Selangor Forestry e-Permit System (SeForest). The shift to an online system aims to streamline the application process, ensure better management of forest reserves, and enhance visitor compliance with regulations.
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Mar 6, 2025 |
malaysia-asia.my | David Hogan Jr.
Music lovers, get your dancing shoes ready as the legendary grooves of Earth, Wind & Fire are coming to the heart of Borneo! Seven-time Grammy Award winner Al McKay is bringing “The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience” to the 28th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), and this will be an epic show!Who would have thought that we would see one of the world’s most famous disco bands in this part of the world? Well, now you have no excuse not to attend the RWMF2025 here in Kuching, Sarawak.
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Feb 3, 2025 |
malaysia-asia.my | David Hogan Jr.
In a remarkable turn of events, Malaysia has surpassed Thailand as the most-visited country in ASEAN for 2024, welcoming a stunning 38 million foreign tourists. This achievement exceeds the original target of 27.3 million and sets a new benchmark for the country’s tourism industry. With the 2024 milestone in the books, there’s a push to reassess future tourism goals.
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Jan 10, 2025 |
malaysia-asia.my | David Hogan Jr.
The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has ordered a revision of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) promotional video to ensure that it effectively highlights the attractions of each state in Malaysia. The original video, which sparked some controversy on social media, will be redone with a more detailed approach, dividing the promotion into different zones to showcase state-specific destinations, products, and cultural highlights.
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