Tiger poachers use fishing boats to smuggle body parts out of Malaysia, study shows
Commercial fishing fleets have been playing a key role in the trafficking of parts of tigers poached in Malaysia, according to new research, information that could help enforcement efforts to save the critically endangered cat.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
The year 2025 may be the one Laos breaks through in tourism
Laos' government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put the country on visitors’ lists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia-Indonesia synergy strengthens Asean's voice on world stage, says Prabowo
The synergy between Malaysia, Indonesia and their ASEAN partners is important to ensure that the region's voice is heard more at the global level, especially in facing the geopolitical challenges of a world full of tension,
Cambodian Foreign Minister to attend Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Malaysia
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will lead a delegation to participate in Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia, this weekend (Jan. 18-19), the Cambodian Foreign Ministry has announced.
Cambodian FM to attend ASEAN foreign ministers' retreat in Malaysia
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will lead a delegation to participate in ASEAN foreign ministers retreat in Langkawi Malaysia on Jan 18-19
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Thai high-speed rail linking Bangkok to China eyes 2030 opening
The construction of the first phase linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima province is currently at about 36% completion.
Malaysia only has 150 wild tigers left. Vietnamese poachers are stripping them for parts
Poachers use commercial fishing fleets to smuggle what remains of Malaysia’s wild tiger population out of the country, says a new report.
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Stripped for parts: Vietnamese poachers target last of Malaysia’s wild tigers
Poachers use commercial fishing fleets to smuggle what remains of Malaysia’s wild tiger population out of the country, a new report finds.
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This Birkin in Malaysia costs a cool $114 million
The 526-key Birkin International Hotel in Malacca is designed by award-winning architects, blending luxury with sustainability.
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Agoda Expands Its Eco Deals Program Pledging Up to $1.5 Million to Fund Critical Conservation Projects
Digital travel platform, Agoda, announces the launch of its fourth Eco Deals program at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Malaysia, expanding its ongoing
Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing continue to reverberate through the country.