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Tesco considering Vietnam Comments Off

Posted on January 12, 2011
Tesco is looking into launching in Vietnam in a potential move that would see the grocery giant's empire expanding to 15 countries. A rollout would underline UK’s largest retailer’s, the third largest in the world overall, push to increase the amount of international stores it has. For Philip Clarke, who is ... Read More >>

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Lego Theme Park Landing In Malaysia in 2012 Comments Off

Posted on December 03, 2009
A Legoland based theme park is scheduled to open in the southern region of Malaysia in 2012. The project, estimated at 700 million ringgit (206 million US dollars) is set to be launched one year earlier than expected, recently claimed the project developer. Arlida Ariff, president and chief executive officer of ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Shows, Events & Gigs, Theme Parks & Attractions, travel

Beyonce set for Malaysia Comments Off

Posted on September 25, 2009
Pop star Beyonce has finally confirmed plans to perform in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, two years after being forced to cancel a performance due the country's strict dress code. Despite still-prevalent regulations regarding the dress code, Beyonce is taking on Malaysia and making the country part of her “I am ... Read More >>

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Category Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, travel

‘Go!’: Guinness Sponsored Black Eyed Peas Gig in KL Comments Off

Posted on September 04, 2009
The Malaysian government has revised its previous call and reversed its decision to disallow Muslims from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert sponsored by Guinness in the capital Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government appears to have rediscovered its soft spot for Black Eyed Peas, reversing the interdiction for Muslims to attend ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, travel

Black Eyed Peas KL concert: no Muslims Comments Off

Posted on August 27, 2009
Muslims in the south east Asian country of Malaysia have been forbidden from attending a show by American hip hop band the Black Eyed Peas backed by Guinness which is the property of the world's largest spirits group Diageo. The decision came down after a Malaysian Islamic court has sentenced a ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, travel

Penang aiming for eco-friendly theme park Comments Off

Posted on August 24, 2009
If all goes according to plan, the Malaysian island of Penang will soon boast an RM100mil world-class eco-friendly theme park in Teluk Bahang. According to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng a Penang-based company called Sim Leisure, previously involved in Singapore’s Universal Studios Theme Park, has submitted a proposal to the government ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Holiday Parks, Shows, Events & Gigs, Theme Parks & Attractions, travel

Legoland to be built in Malaysia Comments Off

Posted on August 05, 2009
Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) is planning three theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia, including one Legoland theme park, said president and chief executive officer Arlida Ariff. Arlida said that the Legoland park will be the central venue while the other two will be supporting parks. “Different theme parks cater to different segments ... Read More >>

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Category Days Out, Experience Days, Holiday Parks, Theme Parks & Attractions, travel

Special regional travel pass for Malaysia Airlines Comments Off

Posted on August 04, 2009
A new budget air pass for travel that is valid throughout Southeast Asia as been introduced by Malaysia Airlines in order to fill its planes and to boost the tourism sector of the country. The airline claims a loss during the first quarter of this year, mainly due to over-capacity, fuel ... Read More >>

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