Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has introduced separate immigration lanes for Vietnamese citizens, slashing average processing times from 26–27 minutes to roughly 16 minutes since August.
Melaka has earned four Malaysia Book of Records tourism recognitions within three years, the latest unveiled at the Sungai Melaka Festival 2026. State Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh vows to convert accolades into tangible tourism products.
A South Korean teenager has lodged a formal complaint with the government over exposure to violent and explicit content during a flight, calling for mandatory privacy screens on seatback monitors to shield younger passengers from age-inappropriate material.
Japan has tripled its departure tax to 3,000 yen per person and raised foreign visitor visa fees fivefold, effective immediately. The measures aim to manage overtourism pressures while funding regional tourism initiatives across the country.