Why farmers and traders in Malaysia are bracing for a veg price crunch this April: What’s behind the Hormuz Strait connection

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Vegetables staple to the Malaysian diet could soon take a bigger bite out of household budgets, with prices expected to rise as early as April as the war in West Asia disrupts global supply chains. The impact may not be immediate, thanks to surplus deliveries ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and … Read more

Malaysia Domestic Tourism Sees Strong Growth with Huge Increase in Spending in 2025

Published on March 17, 2026 Image generated with Ai Malaysia’s domestic tourism sector has seen impressive growth in 2025, with domestic tourism spending reaching RM121.0 billion, marking a 13.3% year-on-year increase. According to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the total number of domestic visitors in the country soared to 290.1 million, reflecting … Read more