Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority warns of severe congestion at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the National Day long weekend, advising travellers to avoid peak hours and use mobile app services.
An AirAsia aircraft bound for Manila was grounded Saturday after airport authorities discovered a landing gear malfunction before departure from the Philippines' Tacloban City, briefly disrupting regional flight operations.
Melaka's river cruise operator is pursuing ambitious growth targets, having welcomed 350,000 passengers by June and planning aggressive marketing to attract the remaining 650,000 needed to reach one million by December.
Myanmar's military-backed government is aggressively promoting ancient temples and Buddhist pilgrimage sites, hoping to nearly double foreign visitor numbers to 1.8 million this year through relaxed visa policies targeting neighbouring countries.
Japan's summer overseas travel is projected to drop 8.8 percent to 2.17 million trips, the first decline since 2023 as a weakening yen and inflation force consumers to cut back on holidays.
Mainland Chinese holidaymakers are increasingly selecting Southeast Asian destinations this summer, with Kuala Lumpur and Vietnam emerging as preferred choices. The shift reflects broader economic caution and geopolitical tensions affecting travel patterns across Asia.