5 Tips to Stay Safe and Prepared on the Road This Festive Season
As you gear up to reunite with family and friends this festive season, ensure your journey is safe, smooth, and stress-free with these Zurich Roadside Assistance essential road safety tips: Tip #1: Plan ahead Check the weather forecast and road conditions before you begin your trip Plan your route in advance and have alternative routes ready in case of traffic jams or road closures Tip #2: Vehicle maintenance Inspect your vehicle thoroughly. Check the engine, brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels If needed, schedule a service before your journey to ensure your car is in tip-top condition Tip #3: Pack an emergency kit Prepare an emergency kit…
Malaysians Prefer Maxim e-hailing: 5 Reasons Why
Recently, Maxim’s team surveyed its users about why they chose Maxim as their preferred way of getting around. The survey lasted for six months to analyze the key factors of their choice. Affordable price and comfort Data showed that most responses mentioned Maxim’s affordable prices: the price range Maxim offers depends on several factors, like location, time, weather, and type of ride. Specialists also monitor the price range on the market to offer the best price for everyone. Maxim also offers comfortable trips to ensure its users’ satisfaction. “Usually, I spend RM15 to RM20 on a ride, but now I can pay less while still enjoying a comfortable ride,” said…
Leading ASEAN: Malaysia’s Vision for Unity and Progress
As Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship, expectations are high for a period of dynamic leadership that could shape the bloc’s future. With its strategic geographical location, diverse cultural fabric, and history of fostering diplomacy, Malaysia is well-positioned to steer ASEAN towards meaningful progress in addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. The theme for Malaysia’s chairmanship is expected to focus on “Unity in Diversity,” a mantra that encapsulates ASEAN’s core ethos. This principle resonates deeply with Malaysia’s own multicultural identity, making it a fitting advocate for harmony among the ten-member bloc. Malaysia’s leadership aims to enhance regional integration while safeguarding the interests of all member states,…
Agoda Pledges $1.5M for Conservation Projects in Asia with WWF Partnership
Digital travel platform, Agoda, announces the launch of its fourth Eco Deals program at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Malaysia, expanding its ongoing partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In line with the forum’s theme, “Unity In Motion: Shaping ASEAN’s Tourism Tomorrow,” this initiative supports the protection of wildlife and the conservation of critical habitats in Asia. Agoda has set a donation target of USD 1.5 million surpassing the previous year’s goal of USD 1 million in 2024. This year, the program expands to include Japan and Korea, covering 10 markets in total. Similar to previous editions, Agoda will donate USD 1 towards WWF`s conservation efforts for every program booking made at a participating hotel.…
TPN Tourism Leaders Summit 2025 Charts Malaysia’s Tourism Industry’s Productivity and Sustainability
The Tourism Leaders Summit (TLS) 2025, held on 20 January 2025 at the Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie, underscores the Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN)’s commitment to fostering a robust, competitive, and sustainable tourism industry, with productivity as a key driver to enhance operational efficiency, optimise resources, and support overall industry growth. The summit brought together over 100 organisations and individuals, including tourism industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders, to kick off 2025 with a strong start in preparation for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. TLS 2025 served as a platform to exchange ideas, debate strategies, and establish collaborative frameworks to elevate Malaysia’s tourism industry to new heights. Central to these discussions was…