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Malaysia’s ALIFE calls for end to politicisation of concerts
Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the nation’s Government to stop the politicisation of concerts. ALIFE made the plea following the…
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Football Australia rules out 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes
Football Australia has issued a statement advising that it has decided against bidding for the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, opening the way for Saudi Arabia to host the…
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PATA Chair says tourism faces threats of climate change and geopolitical unrest
Peter Semone, Chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), has delivered a sobering message to delegates at the PTM Forum, held this week in conjunction with PATA Travel Mart…
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Easing diplomatic tensions to see renewal of home-and-away football fixtures between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the national football teams and clubs of Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to play matches between them on a…
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Australian Government commits $5.5 million to boost Papua New Guinea pathway to NRL
The Australian Government’s ongoing sporting diplomacy among its neighbours in Oceania has seen Federal Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy announce a…
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Malaysian Sports Ministry introduces free swimming lessons for children from low income families
Aiming to improve children’s water safety skills, Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is to offer free swimming lessons to the children of families in low-income…
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UNWTO and World Travel and Tourism Council Sign Historic MOU
In an historic first, the world’s two leading organisations representing the global public and private sectors in tourism agreed to work together across a number of key objectives.…
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Study suggests major sporting events fail to inspire mass physical activity
The assumption that major sporting events and national team victories inspire exercise participation and physical activity among the wider population has been challenged by a newly released…
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