Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 (Part 1) — 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 Gary Bowerman, Director of the travel consulting and research firm, Check-in Asia, and Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism.
Mon Aug 05 2024
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
![KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719822170_StevenSimCheeKeon.jpg)
KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is only at the initial stage so it is subject to the approval of the cabinet.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Namibia's correctional facility benefits from Malaysia's poultry barn initiative Namibia's correctional facility benefits from Malaysia's poultry barn initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717742577_POULTRYBARNPROJECT.jpg)
Namibia's correctional facility benefits from Malaysia's poultry barn initiative
The project involved the setting up of chicken run, providing 200 small chicks that breed eggs with chicken accessories and chicken feed.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10 Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715835340_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Biden, Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed to face off in two debates, setting up the highest stakes moments yet of the race for the White House.
Thu May 16 2024
![Teenager pleads guilty to setting cat on fire Teenager pleads guilty to setting cat on fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714734383_bakaranakkucingjp.jpg)
Teenager pleads guilty to setting cat on fire
The youth together with two others, who are still at large, were charged with cruelty and causing pain to the cat by burning the animal.
Fri May 03 2024
![ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713146036_WestfieldBondiJunc.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Gun-shy Australia, reeling from knife crime, weighs public security settings
Australia now has less than one-third the number of annual homicides per capita in the United States.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![WhatsApp kelak boleh tutup prebiu URL yang dikongsi WhatsApp kelak boleh tutup prebiu URL yang dikongsi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707823111_WhatsApp.jpg)
WhatsApp kelak boleh tutup prebiu URL yang dikongsi
Ciri ini tersedia pada bahagian Lindungi Alamat IP ketika panggilan iaitu di Tetapan (Settings).
Sat Apr 06 2024
![Navigating the digital classroom in secondary education in Malaysia Navigating the digital classroom in secondary education in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712154369_Digitalclassroom.jpg)
Navigating the digital classroom in secondary education in Malaysia
THE concept of a digital classroom refers to the integration of digital technologies and tools into the classroom setting, transforming the way teaching and learning are conducted.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Singapore's race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush Singapore's race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711614697_tbSingapore.jpg)
Singapore's race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush
Building tensions between S'pore and M'sia over its water agreement are setting both on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![PM to chair special meeting on JSSEZ next week - Fahmi PM to chair special meeting on JSSEZ next week - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708505031_TBFahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM to chair special meeting on JSSEZ next week - Fahmi
This is one of the efforts to fast-track discussions on JSSEZ which hope to expedite several matters on its setting up, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Wed Feb 21 2024
![Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699508762_TBmeta.jpg)
Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts
All teens will be placed into most restrictive content control settings on apps and additional search terms will be limited on Instagram.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697626054_SaifuddinNasutionI.jpg)
Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon
The Cabinet agreed to the bill proposal to set up a new SBA entity which will use one name and operates as the new border control agency.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Pahang Govt mulls setting up motorsports hub, circuit in Temerloh - MB Pahang Govt mulls setting up motorsports hub, circuit in Temerloh - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703473901_MBPahang.jpg)
Pahang Govt mulls setting up motorsports hub, circuit in Temerloh - MB
The Pahang government will explore a proposal to turn Temerloh into a Motorsports Hub, including the construction of a racing circuit in the district, according to MB
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Village barber runs pay-as-you-wish shop Village barber runs pay-as-you-wish shop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700657136_ZamriSaidonTukang.jpg)
Village barber runs pay-as-you-wish shop
Zamri Saidon has been cutting people's hair for the past 20 years without setting any fee and customers can pay whatever they want.
Sat Nov 25 2023