News about RISM

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): The country's tourism industry and economy will suffer negative effects if all entertainment outlets in Kuala Lumpur are to be closed by 1am, said Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks Malaysia (PPK) and seven other related industry organisations.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho is set to be charged in absentia in court today for allegedly laundering a total of US$1.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) executive director of business development Casey Tang Keng Chee is set to be charged in absentia in court today for allegedly committing criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering totaling US$2.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Jasmine Loo Ai Swan is set to be charged in absentia in court today for allegedly laundering a total of US$5.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) is expected to be charged in absentia again today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 26): Airbnb and local authorities are discussing the implementation of Voluntary Collection Agreements (VCAs) which will enable the platform to collect and remit tourist tax on behalf of its hosts and guests in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Country Heights Holdings Bhd announced today it is partnering with motor sport and lifestyle company Goldenport Motor Culture Development (Beijing) Co Ltd to set up an auto city and motor-sport track facilities for future automobile racing events in Malaysia.

LANGKAWI (Oct 16): The Kilim Geoforest Park, one of few Unesco-certified sites in Southeast Asia, may lose the status if an assessment review is conducted during low tide, which will reveal the impact of tourism activities on the area.

GEORGE TOWN (Oct 9): The government is considering introducing staggered school holidays according to region, in an effort to reduce overcrowding at tourist spots.

IPOH (September 28): Sultan Azlan Shah Airport will be upgraded to enhance passenger experience and improve aircraft traffic control.