KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – A new era of travel is setting sail from Malaysia next month with the launch of the world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise. The M/V Piano Land, a luxury liner developed in partnership between Astro Ocean Cruise and Hwajing Travel & Tours, will embark on its maiden voyage from Port Klang on […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– European tour operators attending the 42nd TTC Travel Mart in Jakarta are increasingly targeting Indonesia’s growing Muslim-friendly and faith-based tourism market, reports TTG Asia. Sutan Nicko, travel consultant head of Indoreisen UK, said the company is developing thematic programmes under Storynomic, Historinom...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has taken another major step toward improving early childhood education with the signing of a memorandum to establish Central Asia’s first Regional Research and Innovation Center in Early Learning, according to UzA. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted a bill introducing penalties for sexual harassment in public and private settings, the agency announced Monday. The ministry said existing laws do not clearly define harassment or provide penalties, leaving many victims reluctant to report incidents. As a result...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin, the digital som, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Zhao said the new currency, issued on the BNB Chain blockchain, is ready for implementation and will be used for government and official payments, according to local news out...
Negative perceptions, cultural beliefs continue to hinder treatment, social integration for those affected in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Stigma surrounding mental illnesses persists as a significant obstacle to recovery and social acceptance in Malaysia, according to an opinion piece published by The Vibes. Stigma is commonly und...
Says changes give industry players time to get familiar with reportorial requirements MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The central bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP) has eased its rules governing Islamic banking units, reports ABS-CBN. In a statement, the BSP said the rules institutionalize the three-year observation per...
US tariffs testing whether ASEAN is all talk on regional integration for renewable energy generation SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — Southeast Asia’s once-booming solar manufacturing industry is now facing a major downturn, and for Malaysia and Indonesia—the region’s key players—the pressure is intensifying, reports The Interpreter. After years of...
Halal council proposed to be established in Malaysia’s Melaka state to offer opportunities for Vietnamese firms to break into this lucrative market KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s Melaka state has announced its plan to establish the State Halal Industry Development Council, which is expected to offer opportunities for Vietname...
Three-volume travelogue serve as reference material for information on cultural context, culinary heritage and travel destinations relevant to Muslim travelers MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The Philippines has launched its three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism to capture a substantial share of the multi-billion-dollar market, repor...
