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Penang has initiated a comprehensive structural assessment of heritage buildings across the state following an incident where debris from a shophouse on Armenian Street injured two tourists, with termite damage identified as the cause.
Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah attended the Kuantan 188 Festival, an annual three-day event featuring cultural performances, dragon boat races, and hot air balloon competitions celebrating their birthdays.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised to Russian visitors and ordered heightened security measures following the discovery of five bodies in Chonburi province, including two Russian nationals and three members of a Thai family.
South Korea is cracking down on overcharging in tourism with severe penalties for accommodation and taxi operators starting August 4, signalling government commitment to protecting visitors and enhancing industry reputation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised Malaysia's capacity to organise major international sporting events, citing the return of Formula 1 racing to the Sepang International Circuit.
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Malaysia's themeparks and family attractions sector is urging the government to repeal the 73-year-old Entertainment Duty Act, arguing the colonial-era levy makes family outings unaffordable and hinders domestic tourism.
A 26-year-old Singaporean has been arrested by Bali police following the death of his Indonesian girlfriend at a boarding house in Denpasar. He is suspected of strangling her after relationship problems.
Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is pressing tour bus operators and tourism groups to submit diesel consumption records and cost comparisons to support government evaluation of financial assistance packages.
Parliament convenes to examine the West Asian conflict's effect on Malaysia's tourism sector and security agencies' readiness in Langkawi to combat migrant smuggling near the Malaysia-Thailand border.