Category: General

MANILA – Air France’s resumption of its direct Manila-Paris flights after 20 years bodes well for the Philippine travel sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said, seeing it as a boost to French inbound arrivals. It also pins the confidence of other European airlines to mount nonstop service in the country. “We are optimistic that this will pave the way for further expansion of direct flights to other key European destinations in the near future,” Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said in a statement Tuesday. “Through this air route, we are eager to welcome more visitors from France and the European

KUCHING, Sarawak is targeting 83 gold medals in its quest for a 14th championship title at the Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) 2024, which is scheduled to take place from Sept 23 to 28. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was confident that the state’s para athletes would deliver strong performances after undergoing overseas training ahead of the Games. He said this reflected the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the para-athletes, who spent time and effort to undergo intensive training. ‘We have a strong sports spirit, which is why I emphasise sports because it leads

KUALA PERLIS, About 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the Kuala Perlis Water Festival from tomorrow until Sunday (Sept 15) after it was last organised in 2019 before being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. State Secretary Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan believes that the presence of visitors to Perlis in conjunction with the school holidays will also reinvigorate the Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025. He said some notable events at the water festival include the rowing competition, involving 14 village teams from around Kuala Perlis and two invitational sides from Thailand, and a boat decoration competition. “Several years ago, we

PUTRAJAYA, The government will not compromise on online safety and is committed to implementing more sustainable and effective measures to make the Internet safer for children and families, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also the spokesman for the Unity Government, said online security is now a top government priority due to the rising number of cybercrimes. To address these concerns, Fahmi said he has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to continue the engagement sessions that have been ongoing for the past six months, which aim to gather input from cybersecurity experts, technology developers and

KUALA LUMPUR, Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (Berjaya Sompo), a leading general insurer in Malaysia, has triumphed at the prestigious Global Brand Awards 2024, securing three coveted titles. These accolades underscore Berjaya Sompo’s continued innovation and excellence in delivering customer-focused insurance solutions. The awards won include: Most Innovative Motor Insurance Brand – SOMPO Motor and SOMPO MotorSafe Most Innovative Mobile Application in General Insurance – MySOMPO Best Travel Insurance – SOMPO TravelSafe+ Source: BERNAMA News Agency