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A welcome facelift for Puduraya Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur

Refurbishing To Commence With Government Funding

A welcome facelift for Puduraya Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

Kuala Lumpur (KL) has always be seen by the Malaysian government as the symbol for a modern high-tech Malaysia.

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Petty crimes are seriously tackled in Kuala Lumpur

Lessons in Kuala Lumpur

Petty crimes are seriously tackled in Kuala Lumpur

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

Malaysia’s path to prosperity over the last decade was also accompanied by a rise in street crimes.

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Despite financial crisis, environment remains a crucial issue for airlines

Climate Change

Despite financial crisis, environment remains a crucial issue for airlines

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - The economic crisis has a strong impact on airlines activity according to the latest forecasts issued by IATA during its annual conference in Kuala Lumpur.

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Airlines name governments on ‘Wall of Shame’ in Kuala Lumpur conference

International Air Transport Association Kuala Lumpur Conference

Airlines name governments on ‘Wall of Shame’ in Kuala Lumpur conference

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (eTN) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general assembly opened Monday morning in Kuala Lumpur.

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Two more tough years for the airlines

Airline Industry

Two more tough years for the airlines

KUALA LUMPUR - Airline executives at an industry gathering in Malaysia’s capital Monday dismissed talk of signs of a recovery in the slumping air travel market, saying it could take at least two yea

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Secondary cities shape AirAsia’s strategy

Secondary Cities, AirAsia Strategy

Secondary cities shape AirAsia’s strategy

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

Southeast Asia low cost carrier AirAsia next development stage is moving into a field that has largely been ignored by other airlines until today: secondary markets.

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No chicken from China, Malaysia Airlines says

Chinese Chicken Ban

No chicken from China, Malaysia Airlines says

By eTN Staff Writer

Malaysia Airlines has said that in the light of the Malaysian government’s indefinite ban on chicken imports from China, it has removed chicken from its in-flight menu for flights out of China, effe

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Has Malaysian-style affirmative action as a multicultural model had its day?

Malaysia

Has Malaysian-style affirmative action as a multicultural model had its day?

By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTurboNews

The Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan mêlée.

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eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

Executive Talk AirAsia X

eTN Executive Talk: AirAsia X CEO details strategy for Europe

By Stéphane Hanot, eTN Staff Writer

What is your target in terms of average revenue per seat and load factor for the new Kuala Lumpur-London Stansted flight?

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AirAsia X opens a new era for low-cost travel in Europe

Low-Cost Carriers

AirAsia X opens a new era for low-cost travel in Europe

By Stéphane Hanot, eTN Staff Writer

AirAsia X, the long haul subsidiary of low-cost carrier AirAsia, announced with much fanfare in London the launching of a five-time weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and London Stansted airport.

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Tourist icon in peril: "Truly Asia" Chinatown or Bangladesh town?

Malaysia

Tourist icon in peril: "Truly Asia" Chinatown or Bangladesh town?

By Yusof Sulaiman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - The country's business capital, recently voted number four by FORBES business magazine under its list of world's ten next great cities, has claimed it is now facing a n

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Tourism bodies get vital support from airlines and airports

Global Aviation Industry

Tourism bodies get vital support from airlines and airports

By Yusof Sulaiman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - Representatives from national tourism organizations, airlines and airports around the world were among the 2,500 delegates at the 14th World Route Development Forum (Rou

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Call for more Bali to Melbourne flights

Bali

Call for more Bali to Melbourne flights

By Balidiscovery.com

Bisnis.com reports that Indonesia's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik, has called on Garuda Indonesia to increase flight frequencies between Denpasar and Melbourne from four times a week to

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Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur to make valuable MICE contribution to Malaysian hospitality

Opening December 2008

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur to make valuable MICE contribution to Malaysian hospitality

By eTN

KUALA LUMPUR - Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur general manager, Mr.

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Zero fares offer: permissible but misleading

Malaysia Airfare War

Zero fares offer: permissible but misleading

By Yusof Sulaiman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has slammed "zero fares" offered by the country's two warring carriers as misleading and demand the advertise

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Center wins second consecutive TravelWeekly award

Best In Asia Again

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center wins second consecutive TravelWeekly award

By eTN

Kuala Lumpur – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (the Center) celebrated its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Center in Asia’ award at the

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One year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress

Kuala Lumpur First Host City In Southeast Asia

One year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress

By eTN

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, recently launched the one year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress, which will take pla

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Center achieves BrandLaureate

Brand Brilliance

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center achieves BrandLaureate

By eTN

KUALA LUMPUR – Proving the successful combination of Malaysian talent and an international edge, the three-year-old Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (the Center) has acquired another feather in its ca

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Malaysian tourism cashing in on its "Islamic heritage"

Malaysia and Islam

Malaysian tourism cashing in on its "Islamic heritage"

By Yusof Sulaiman

Malaysian tourism cashing in on its "Islamic heritage"
Yusof Sulaiman

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St. Regis makes landmark entry into Malaysia

In The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur

St. Regis makes landmark entry into Malaysia

SINGAPORE - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the introduction of its renowned St. Regis brand to Malaysia, with plans to debut a new property in 2014 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur will feature 200 lavishly-appointed guest rooms and 200 whole-ownership St.

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