Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 (Part 2) — What Do Tourists Want?
As we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country is setting its sights on attracting some 36 million tourists. But what do global tourists today really want and expect, and is Malaysia delivering on those expectations? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA).
Mon Aug 05 2024
![MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717579126_tbsindiketSPRMpu.jpg)
MACC detains two in major Port Klang smuggling syndicate case
MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says company owners, forwarding agents, and customs officers colluding with this syndicate we will be detained soon.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710604799_TBODESAMISSILE.jpg)
Russia breached global chemical weapons ban in Ukraine war, US says
Russian forces is accused of deploying choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and riot control agents "as a method of warfare".
Thu May 02 2024
Consider This: War on Gaza (Part 2) - Feminist Approaches to the Pursuit of Peace
War can leave deep emotional scars on individuals and communities. For conflict-affected communities, women can be empowered as agents of peace and reconciliation. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent scholar Dr maimuna hamid merican about the importance of centering women's voices and experiences in peace-building processes. #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703575364_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Azalina calls for urgent investigation into duped Bangladeshis over job promises
Minister in the PM's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for an immediate investigation into the recruitment agents responsible for duping migrant workers.
Tue Dec 26 2023
![Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702547722_TBecigarettesjp.jpg)
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
The WHO called for changes, including bans on all flavouring agents like menthol, and the application of tobacco control measures to vapes.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695360823_justintrudeau.jpg)
Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence
Trudeau said that Ottawa had credible allegations linking Indian government agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Canada gathers allies as tensions rise with India over Sikh leader's murder Canada gathers allies as tensions rise with India over Sikh leader's murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41695274207_banner.jpg)
Canada gathers allies as tensions rise with India over Sikh leader's murder
Canada this week divulged it had intelligence possibly linking Indian government agents to the murder of a separatist Sikh leader.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![India dismisses as 'absurd' Canada's accusation on Sikh leader's murder India dismisses as 'absurd' Canada's accusation on Sikh leader's murder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695095228_SikhleaderHardeep.jpg)
India dismisses as 'absurd' Canada's accusation on Sikh leader's murder
Justin Trudeau Canada was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Tue Sep 19 2023
![Penerbangan Ipoh-Bangkok tidak lama lagi Penerbangan Ipoh-Bangkok tidak lama lagi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691918392_LandingPlane.jpg)
Penerbangan Ipoh-Bangkok tidak lama lagi
Kerajaan Negeri Perak telah mengadakan perbincangan dengan Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) mengenai laluan penerbangan dari Ipoh ke Bangkok, Thailand yang akan dilaksanakan dalam masa terdekat.
Sun Aug 13 2023
![Olympics: France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats Olympics: France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591716784_eiffeltower.jpg)
Olympics: France prepares its guard against drone strikes, security threats
France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Tue May 23 2023
![Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666171259_JonistonBangkuaiS.jpg)
Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists
Joniston said over 6,000 Indian visitors came to Sabah pre-pandemic in 2019, showing a clear interest in visiting the region.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![46 Qatar World Cup bookie agents held in Johor 46 Qatar World Cup bookie agents held in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670403289_KamarulZaman.jpg)
46 Qatar World Cup bookie agents held in Johor
Johor police arrested 46 local men, believed to be bookie agents of 2022 Qatar World Cup football gambling through Op Soga IX in the district as of yesterday.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![GE15: EC issues 365,686 postal ballot papers GE15: EC issues 365,686 postal ballot papers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668500935_TBSPR.jpg)
GE15: EC issues 365,686 postal ballot papers
The process of issuing the postal ballot papers is carried out in the presence of postal ballot agents from all the contesting candidates.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![Gov't eyeing collection of RM206 million from premium visa programme Gov't eyeing collection of RM206 million from premium visa programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661072674_DatukInderaKhairul.jpg)
Gov't eyeing collection of RM206 million from premium visa programme
Khairul Dzaimee said the appointed agents and participants must meet strict conditions before being given the nod by the approval committee.
Wed Oct 12 2022