Tourism Malaysia launches Sarawak Delta Geopark and Gawai 2024 packages

Tourism Malaysia launches Sarawak Delta Geopark and Gawai 2024 packages

KUCHING, April 2 — Tourism Malaysia has launched the Sarawak Delta Geopark and Gawai 2024 packages to promote the unique geopark tourism products and the Gawai celebration in the state to local and international tourists. A total of 37 packages were developed in collaboration with 13 tour operators from Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, offering visits … Read more

Beauty for everyone: Skincare brand The Ordinary launches new retinal serum in Malaysia

Beauty for everyone: Skincare brand The Ordinary launches new retinal serum in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Canadian skincare brand The Ordinary has been making waves in Malaysia. The Ordinary has risen in popularity in the skincare world for its ingredient focused formulations and its accessible prices. Their products are favoured by skincare enthusiasts and have also gone viral on social media for their aesthetically pleasing designs … Read more

Sultan of Selangor launches ‘Tabung Pembangunan Ehsan Selangor-Gaza’ to help Palestinians rebuild

Sultan of Selangor launches ‘Tabung Pembangunan Ehsan Selangor-Gaza’ to help Palestinians rebuild

SHAH ALAM, March 28 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today launched the ‘Tabung Pembangunan Ehsan Selangor-Gaza’ an initiative by the Selangor state government to help rebuild Gaza. Sultan Sharafuddin through a statement said ‘Pembangunan Ehsan Selangor-Gaza’ which will be carried out with the cooperation of the Consultative Council of Malaysian Islamic … Read more

Hulu launches on Disney+ in bid to boost streaming use

Hulu launches on Disney+ in bid to boost streaming use

LOS ANGELES, March 27 — Walt Disney completed the addition of the general-audience-focused Hulu streaming service to the family friendly Disney+ today, putting titles such as The Bear and American Horror Story in the same app as Moana and Frozen. The combination, which the company started testing last year, is designed to make viewing more … Read more

Meghan Markle launches new lifestyle brand

Meghan Markle launches new lifestyle brand

LOS ANGELES, March 15 — Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, is launching a new lifestyle brand seemingly named after the couple’s oceanside California home. An Instagram page and website for American Riviera Orchard went live without advance warning yesterday, both featuring a gold-coloured crest for the new venture. The logo featured the … Read more

Higher Education Ministry launches investment, financing guidelines for public varsities

Higher Education Ministry launches investment, financing guidelines for public varsities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today launched Investment and Financing Guidelines for Public Universities 2024 as a reference for universities to enhance their management and income generation. Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said it is an update and improvement of the existing guidelines used since 2004 and developed … Read more

To curb graft, Transport Ministry launches computer-based system for driving tests

To curb graft, Transport Ministry launches computer-based system for driving tests

HULU LANGAT, March 5 — The Ministry of Transport launched its pilot e-testing system for driving tests this morning as part of a drive to weed out corruption among road transport officials, a project years in the making following complaints about rampant bribing cases. Through the e-testing system, nearly all driving evaluations will be done … Read more

London launches underground search for buskers to lift commuter spirits

London launches underground search for buskers to lift commuter spirits

LONDON, March 4 — It was a busy morning at London’s Southwark train station and the pressure was on — but not just for the city’s commuters. In an airy spot between two escalators a small group of musicians unpacked their instruments, checked their music and calmed any last minute nerves. The London Underground network … Read more

National Anti-Drug Agency launches halfway house to enhance rehabilitation efforts, says D-G

National Anti-Drug Agency launches halfway house to enhance rehabilitation efforts, says D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), in collaboration with the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP), has established a halfway house for drug addicts to help them recover from addiction. AADK director-general Sutekno Ahmad Belon said this facility, the first of its kind in the country, provides free treatment and rehabilitation … Read more

NetBet Launches in Denmark

NetBet Launches in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NetBet – a leading global online casino operator – is thrilled to have launched in the Denmark market after acquiring a Danish Gambling Licence from the Danish Gambling Authority. With over 20 years of experience delivering the best online casino experience for players across the globe, NetBet … Read more