SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Hong-Kong based Greater Bay Airlines (GBA), a low-cost carrier, will launch flights between Singapore and Hong Kong on April 26. One-way fares will start at HK$480 (S$82 - RM288). Founded by Chinese property mogul Wong Cho Bau, who also owns the Shenzhen-headquartered Donghai Airlines, GBA joins carriers Singapore Airlines, Scoot and Cathay...
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)’s plans to get an additional 10 new sets of electric train service (ETS) coaches is expected to allow over 7.5 million passengers to use the service annually, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said that last year, there were 32 daily ETS trips and there were 4.12 million passengers...
PETALING JAYA: Applying for the Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) through an unauthorised third-party website has turned out to be very costly for unsuspecting Malaysians. Despite warnings by the South Korean authorities against applying via third-party and fraudulent sites, some Malaysians went ahead and ended up paying 10 times more for their K-ETA. ALSO READ: Malaysians denied passage...
(CNN) - The custodians of an ancient Hindu religious site in Malaysia are planning to install an escalator as an alternative for those visitors either unable or unwilling to climb the 272 steps leading to its temple and cave shrines. The Batu Caves are one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist attractions. They serve as a religious site for...
Kimpton hotels are known for their alluring social spaces, out-of-the-box experiences like nightly wine hours, their pet-friendly policies and clever marketing strategies, such as complimentary perks for guests who know the secret seasonal password. As the brand's long-awaited first location in Japan, the 151-room Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo debuted in 2020, promising to be a stylish, youthful hotel, replete...
Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren't subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. There truly is a Hawaiian resort for everyone — from romantic...
Nestled atop the World Import Mart Building near Ikebukuro Station, the Sunshine Aquarium beckons as an enchanting oasis of water in the bustling heart of Tokyo. As you step into this unique attraction, the “open-air oasis” theme and resort-like ambiance welcome you, promising a memorable and immersive experience unlike any other. During our recent trip...
as a kid, hearing the adults talk about Club Med made it seem like it was a mythical oasis that healed weary souls. Family friends and teachers would regale me with stories of how they'd spend the entire day frolicking on spotless beaches or skiing down mountains. Basically, just living their best lives. After years of...
Small towns around the world can become “victims” of progress when highways are built. As traffic zooms along the highways and bypass old trunk roads, small towns lose economic opportunities. But when something is lost, something else is gained. The tin-mining towns of Kampar and Gopeng in Perak are testimony to this fate when the North-South Expressway stretch...
Bangkok is loved for its delicious food and captivating shopping scene. And, as if these attractions weren't enough to entice you, there's another reason to plan your next trip to Thailand's capital: a huge thrift shopping mall! Located opposite the renowned Chatuchak market is Bangsue Junction, a six-storey retail haven filled with many vintage and second-hand treasures. Here,...
