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Indonesian woman held at KLIA2 over suspicious security stamp
The Malaysian Star
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August 17, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: An Indonesian woman was detained at the departure hall of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) on Saturday (Aug 16) after immigration officers discovered a suspicious security stamp in her passport. The Malaysian Border...
Immigration Police in Bali now equipped with bodycams to crack down on unruly tourists
FTN News
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August 19, 2025
Bali is one of the leading tourism spots for international travellers, especially those from Australia and Southeast Asia, other Asian nations as well as Russia, Europe and USA. With the growth of tourism on the island, upholding peace and order...
Honorary Consul Paskal A.B. Rois Hails 80 Years of Indonesia and Ghana’s Shared Journey
News Ghana
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August 19, 2025
Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr. Mohammad Hatta. The day is celebrated as a sacred occasion,...
Buildings at Bali’s Bingin Beach Catch Fire Amid Government Destruction Orders
The Inertia - California
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August 19, 2025
Videos emerged on Monday of structures engulfed in flames at the renowned surf spot Bingin Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The blaze comes amid the demolition of 45 businesses on the cliffside that the government deemed violated spatial planning and...
Johor Attracts $13B Investments in H1 2025 via JSSEZ Surge
WebProNews
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August 24, 2025
In the bustling economic corridor bridging Southeast Asia’s powerhouses, Malaysia’s Johor state has emerged as a magnet for foreign capital, pulling in a staggering $13 billion in investments during the first half of 2025 alone. This influx, more...
Malaysia targets high-value tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue focusing advertising and promotional efforts on attracting high-value tourists while maintaining initiatives for volume tourism under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister...
Over 10 million Singaporean tourist arrivals in 2025 to date, says Tiong
The Malaysian Star
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourists from Singapore, Indonesia, China and Thailand made up the highest number of tourists that visited Malaysia from January to June 2025, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said a total of...
VM2026 Promotional Efforts Focus On High-Value Tourists, Says Tiong
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to focus its advertising and promotional efforts on attracting high-value tourists while maintaining initiatives for volume tourism under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign, the...
Indonesia-Kuwait Trade on the Rise, Hits Record $547M
Arab Times
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August 16, 2025
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana confirmed that relations between her country and the State of Kuwait are witnessing rapid...
Full list of 72 'do not travel' countries as Foreign Office warns UK tourists
Chronicle Live
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August 19, 2025
The Foreign Office has put a series of countries on a "do not travel" list in advance of the summer holiday season. Out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are presently marked as having no-go areas owing to...
Hong Kong strengthens Muslim-friendly travel offerings with Klook partnership
TTG Asia
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August 19, 2025
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Klook have teamed up to promote Hong Kong as a Muslim-friendly destination, offering curated activities, accommodation and prayer-friendly experiences. The initiative builds on HKTB’s Jelajah Hong Kong...
'I walked out of my marriage of nearly 15 years and manifested a new husband'
Daily Star
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August 24, 2025
Yuliana Hartanto did not plan to tear up her life. From the outside, she appeared to have everything a woman could ever want. Living in Sydney, she had built a career as a corporate strategist and negotiated multi‑million dollar deals. Ten years...
Indonesian envoy invites Kuwaiti investment; trade steadily grows
Kuwait Times
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August 16, 2025
KUWAIT: Indonesian Ambassador Lena Maryana praised the progress in Indonesia–Kuwait cooperation across politics, trade, investment, culture, and humanitarian efforts. Speaking to media ahead of her country’s 80th Independence Day, she highlighted...
Official: Pakistan won’t travel to India for Hockey Asia Cup due to ‘security concerns’, Bangladesh named replacement
The Indian Express
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August 19, 2025
Pakistan won’t be travelling to Bihar for the Hockey Asia Cup, the continental body confirmed on Tuesday, ending months of speculation. Bangladesh have been named as Pakistan’s replacement for the tournament, which will be held from August 29 to...
UAE to start Rabi Ul Awwal on Aug 25, Saudi Arabia begins today
The Siasat Daily
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August 24, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rabi Ul Awwal was not sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, August 23, the International Astronomy Center (IAC) in the country announced on Sunday, August 24. As a result, the month of Rabi Ul Awwal...
Pelita Air makes international debut with Jakarta–Singapore flight
The Jakarta Post
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elita Air made its international debut on Monday with a new Jakarta–Singapore route, marking the Pertamina-owned carrier’s first overseas service since transforming from a private charter operator to a commercial airline in 2022. The daily flight,...
Indonesia’s president vows to fight corruption
The Manila Times
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August 16, 2025
(UPDATE) JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence by vowing to root out corruption and crackdown on food cartels that caused billions of dollars of annual state losses. CRUSADE AGAINST CORRUPTION...
The Reality of AI Taking Over Jobs: Predictions, Risks, Impacts, and More
Tempo.co
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August 24, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - With nearly 700 million weekly users, ChatGPT has become a cornerstone of artificial intelligence or AI's widespread adoption across diverse sectors. Since its first public release in 2022, the talk about AI taking over jobs...
Indonesia to Mark 80th Independence Day With Carnival, Fireworks, and Drone Show
GoKompas
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August 16, 2025
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Sunday, August 17, 2025, with a wide range of festivities in the capital, Jakarta, beyond the traditional flag-raising ceremony at the Presidential Palace. According to...
From Bengkulu to the boardroom: Caesar Indra on Traveloka’s start, resets and future impact | Conversations On Turning 20
WIT
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August 19, 2025
From Bengkulu to the boardroom: Caesar Indra on Traveloka’s start, resets and future impact | Conversations On Turning 20 When you get to the ripe young age of 20, you’re bound to collect lots of stories – not only about the past but lessons for...