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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is aware of the visit of a Myanmar delegation to Bangladesh to meet with a group of refugees on a bilateral pilot project between the two countries on possible returns. UNHCR is not involved in these discussions.   UNHCR’s position on returns of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar remains unchanged. In UNHCR’s …

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KUALA LUMPUR, 13 March 2023 — With the holy month approaching, foodpanda Malaysia, the country’s leading food delivery platform, is welcoming the Ramadan season with exciting offerings in the hope to bring some blessings into every Malaysian’s life. “We are blessed and humbled at foodpanda Malaysia for all the support given throughout the years from …

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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today held its Malaysia Stakeholders’ Appreciation Reception 2023 in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, to commemorate its 86 years of collaboration with its strategic partners that have contributed to shaping the accountancy profession in Malaysia. These included employers, national professional bodies, government agencies, regulator and ACCA members as well …

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KUALA LUMPUR, 9 March 2023 – foodpanda Malaysia recently announced new and enhanced benefits for all delivery partners for the first quarter of 2023 including setting them on a path for career growth. foodpanda strongly believes in supporting the growth and learning path of all delivery partners. This is evident through the various reskilling and …

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KUALA LUMPUR, 24 February 2023 — Healthy Home Creator, CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn. Bhd.’s (CUCKOO International’s) continued efforts to make homes healthier over the years has earned the confidence of Malaysians with two award wins voted by consumers, the Putra Brand Awards 2022, and Putra Aria Brand Awards 2022. At the award ceremonies held recently, CUCKOO …

Recognised As Malaysian’s Top Choice For Healthy Home Solutions, CUCKOO Takes Home Two Prestigious Awards Read More »

­NEW YORK CITY, 23 FEBRUARY 2023 — NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced a new Get Local NYC campaign. The new initiative kicks off with a new Brooklyn travel guide, inviting visitors to Brooklyn Like a New Yorker. As more visitors …

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 13 February 2022 – Giftee Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian subsidiary of Japan-based giftee, Inc., today announced a partnership with Malaysia’s leading pharmacy community company, Alpro Pharmacy Sdn Bhd (Alpro Pharmacy). Health-conscious shoppers will soon be able to buy and send eGifts from Alpro Pharmacy, making it easy for friends and family …

Alpro Pharmacy Partners With Giftee Malaysia To Deliver EGifts And Digital Vouchers Exclusively To The Healthcare Community Read More »

BANGKOK — As the Bali Process ministers concluded their meeting in Adelaide on Friday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) welcomed the endorsement of an updated strategy for cooperation designed to reinvigorate an agile, relevant and responsive Bali Process as …

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NEW YORK CITY, 17 January 2023 – NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, in partnership with preferred payment partner Mastercard®, announced that NYC Winter Outing 2023 will run from January 17 through February 12, offering savings on winter experiences across all five …

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NEW YORK CITY, 10 January 2023 – NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced that New York City’s economic recovery continued in 2022 with an anticipated 56.4 million travelers arriving in the City by the end of the year—a 71.4% increase …

NYC & Company Announces New York City Tourism To Reach 56.4 Million Visitors In 2022 Read More »

NEW YORK CITY, 19 December 2022 — NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, invites locals and visitors alike to Manhattan Like a New Yorker as part of the organization’s Get Local NYC initiative.  No visit to New York City is complete …

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Malaysian digital wallet and online payment platform Touch ‘N Go eWallet has come up tops in YouGov’s Bank and Payment Brand Rankings 2022 (39.9 points), ahead of second-placed Maybank (38.7 points). The rankings are based on YouGov BrandIndex’s positive Consideration score, which measures the percentage of a brand’s customers who would consider it when next in the market to …

Digital Wallets And Online Payment Platforms Dominate YouGov’s Bank And Payment Brand Rankings 2022 In Malaysia Read More »

NEW YORK CITY, 8 December 2022 — NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has launched the next phase of its largest-ever global tourism marketing and advertising campaign “It’s Time for New York City.” The new phase continues to feature the City’s beacon of welcome, …

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Bangkok – In wake of the Bali Process celebrating its 20th anniversary, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN’S Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have called on the States involved in the Bali Process to strengthen and enhance cooperation among members to effectively address the growing …

UN Calls On States To Address Trafficking And Smuggling In Light Of New Challenges In Asia-Pacific Read More »

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 September 2022 – Built on the foundation of sustainability and doing well by doing good, Sunway Group has ensured that its entire ecosystem, including Sunway Malls are key drivers of its mission to protect the earth and build a sustainable future. In conjunction with the Global Day of Action for the United …

Sunway Malls Drives Commitment To UNSDG Focusing On Six Sustainability Initiatives Read More »

SINGAPORE, 12 September 2022 – NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the appointment of BRANDSTORY as its representative in Southeast Asia (SEA). Led by General Manager Reene Ho-Phang, the multi award-winning tourism marketing agency will be responsible for …

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KUALA LUMPUR, 8 September 2022 – Malaysians are in for a real treat as Healthy Home Creator, CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd (CUCKOO International) will be organising one of its biggest concerts, CUCKOO Appreci8th Anniversary Concert, hosting its brand ambassadors, Lee Minho and Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, on 1 October …

Cuckoo Appreci8th Anniversary Concert With Brand Ambassadors, Lee Minho And Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Read More »

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 30 August 2022 – Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) Malaysia, has received a surprise gift of two Sun Bear sculptures, from IM GROUP and Lai Lai Art Gallery/Studio, to raise awareness of the endangered species in the runup to Malaysia’s 65th independence-year celebrations. The sculptures, originally part of the ‘Healthy Forest, Happy …

IM Group Helps Makes Big Noise For World’s Smallest Bear Read More »

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 August 2022 – About 56,000 teenage girls in Malaysia were not provided human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in schools, and are at a much higher risk of cervical cancer than those who were. A survey from the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) shows that the Malaysian HPV Immunisation Programme – implemented since …

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