Malaysia
‘We are not rich:’ A couple share one money tip that lets them travel full time — on land and sea
“What if I were to die tomorrow, what would you do for the rest of your life?” That’s what Malaysian Samantha Khoo asked her Singaporean husband Rene Sullivan in 2017, when he came home late from a long day of work. “It was really sudden and it took me some time before I answered her,” […]
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Shanghai, Mumbai, Melbourne and beyond: CNBC names the best Asia-Pacific hotels for business travel
Business travelers are on the road again. So there’s no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific. CNBC joined with the market and consumer data firm Statista to produce rankings of the “Best Hotels for Business Travelers.” A second list of rankings for hotels in Europe and […]
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This millennial couple’s vegan ice cream company is bringing in 6 figures for each thirty day period
When Ishpal and Serina Bajaj approached a purchasing mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to open a vegan ice product store, they were being satisfied with disapproval. “They pretty much laughed, like nobody’s going to eat plant-based ice cream,” reported Ishpal. “I imagine the entire perception of it was that plant-primarily based [desserts] had been sorbets […]
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‘Quiet quitting’ isn’t usually the best choice — try these 3 issues initially, specialists say
The Wonderful Resignation, which saw droves of personnel leave their work opportunities or switch professions, could continue to be heading sturdy — but an additional new workplace phenomenon is emerging: “tranquil quitting.” The time period acquired level of popularity on TikTok this thirty day period and videos related to the matter amassed 354 million views […]
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Jail will be tricky for ex-Malaysian chief Najib, who’s utilised to a 7-star lodge way of living, says Anwar
Jail will be a tricky distinction to former Malaysian Key Minister Najib Razak’s seven-star resort life-style as Malaysia begins to locate “closure” from the scandal that had rocked the nation for several years, explained Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Najib, who was billed for his position in the embezzlement of billions of bucks from the […]
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This few travels the world total time. Here’s what it charges — and how they fork out for it
Ernestas Tyminas felt “caught” in his job as a promoting manager at a newspaper in Colorado Springs, Colorado. So he asked for two months off to backpack by means of Asia, he reported, landing in Beijing in January 2019. “On the to start with working day … I meet this one particular,” he mentioned, gesturing […]
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Malaysia’s former prime minister begins final bid to toss out 1MDB graft conviction
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak waves as he arrives at the federal court in Putrajaya on August 15, 2022. Malaysia’s top court Monday began hearing a final appeal by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to toss out his graft conviction linked to the massive looting of the 1MDB state fund. Mohd Rasfan | Afp […]
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Top travel tips: 5 ways to save money on flights and hotels as prices rise
1. Finding cheaper flights Those who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren’t, according to a survey of budget travelers by the booking site VacationRenter. Top strategies include booking with a budget carrier (52%), sticking to one carry-on bag (48%), using credit card points or rewards (39%) and tracking […]
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Malaysia fuel subsidies offer some reprieve from inflation, says economist
Malaysia is in an “enviable” position because fuel subsidies have shielded households from higher oil prices, according to an economist. “Even though we’re seeing this acceleration in inflation, and we’re going to see higher inflation going forward, particularly into the second half … households have in some way been shielded because of these fuel subsidies,” […]
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Tourists are flocking back to Southeast Asia — but the robust recovery is showing signs of cracks
After more than two years of lockdowns and border controls, Southeast Asia is finally experiencing some semblance of the old days of travel. Flights are steadily returning to 2019 levels in the region’s major economies, with Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia being the most popular destinations this year, according to the flight data analytics firm Cirium. […]
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