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Sepang – Industry players from across the travel retail sector converged today for the Concessionaires Conference and Awards Night 2025, an annual platform that recognises concessionaires’ contributions to the airport experience, and sets the commercial direction for the year ahead including upcoming initiatives for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. Anchored by the theme, ‘Elevating Performance, Driving Growth’, the conference brought together industry players to exchange forward looking insights, strengthen strategic partnerships and shape the next chapter of commercial growth for Malaysia and the wider region. It also highlighted global travel retail trends and strategies that will drive greater innovation, collaboration and operational excellence across the airport ecosystem. The conference opened with a keynote address by Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports, who emphasised the central role of retail and service partners in shaping the airport experience, “...

After a month of competition, Ngie Kok Kiong from Frank’s Bar KL has emerged triumphant as the All-Star Champion of The Wonderful Race 2025. His winning creation,“The Spice That Remembered” captivated judges with its creativity, craftsmanship, and distinctive character — securing the ultimate title in this year’s prestigious showcase of bartending excellence. Ngie Kok Kiong from Frank’s Bar KL  Judged by an esteemed panel of industry luminaries — Evgeny Yashkovich (Brown Forman’s Regional Advocacy Manager), Kiki Moka (Indonesia's top bartender from The Cocktail Club), and Scott Lee (Features and Digital Editor of Noble 名人) — the selection of this year’s winner was no easy feat. Each finalist displayed outstanding technique and innovation, but it was the remarkable harmony of taste, creativity, and storytelling, all while embodying the true essence of Woodford Reserve, that ultimately revealed our All-Star Champion. THE COMPETITION FORMAT  In the first round, the Top 10 finali...

The world’s favourite board game, MONOPOLY, has launched the Kuala Lumpur Edition, a celebration of Malaysia’s capital city and its most iconic landmarks, neighbourhoods, and cultural touchstones. The launch event at KL International Airport (KLIA) marks one of the first milestones of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, positioning the city as a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world. Developed by Winning Moves under license from Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, the new edition features Kuala Lumpur’s most beloved sites. Players can now buy, sell, and trade their way through the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square, Bukit Bintang, Kampung Baru, Chinatown, Jalan Alor, and more – each square capturing a unique part of the city’s culture and history. YBhg. Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Winning Moves on the launch of MONOPOLY: Kuala Lumpur Edition in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 20...