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Hype Malaysia
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
AirAsia & Tourism Western Australia Team Up To Offer RM400,000 Worth Of Discounts On Flights Between KL & Perth!
Say 'G'day' to great deals! AirAsia and Tourism Western Australia (TWA) have joined forces to make travel between Malaysia and Perth more accessible and affordable. As part of this exciting collaboration, AirAsia is giving away RM400,000 worth of discount codes for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Perth, with each code valued at RM200! This campaign also supports Western Australia's 'Walking On A Dream' global tourism brand, showcasing Perth as a must-visit destination for its natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and laid-back charm. Just a short flight from Malaysia, Perth is the perfect gateway to explore the wonders of Western Australia. To enjoy RM200 off your flight, use the promo code 'AAPERTWA' when booking between 14th May and 31st July 2025, for travel until 31st December 2025. Each code applies as RM100 for the KUL–PER sector and RM100 for the PER–KUL sector. Be quick – codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis! Dato' Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, said, 'Perth has always been one of AirAsia's favourite Australian destinations. We're thrilled to partner with Tourism Western Australia to reignite interest in this beautiful city and offer even more value-driven travel options.' Anneke Brown, Managing Director of Tourism Western Australia, added, 'Malaysia is one of our key international markets, thanks to its proximity to Perth and our strong aviation connections. We're excited to welcome more Malaysian travellers and share the unique experiences of Western Australia.' Since 2007, AirAsia has been steadily growing its presence in Australia, offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to four major cities: Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and soon Darwin, with 22 weekly flights. Additionally, Indonesia AirAsia will soon add Adelaide to its Australian destinations, with four weekly flights commencing on 25th June 2025. Don't miss out on this amazing offer! Book your next adventure with AirAsia today!
7NEWS
25-04-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
Game-changing fitness challenge helps Aussie women lose 10kgs while still eating ice cream
As the winter creeps closer, thousands of Aussies are planning to head to European shores to escape the cold and bask in the sun. If the thought of stepping into swimmers feels you with dread — you're not alone. But what if we told you there's an effective weight loss solution, that still allows you to eat and drink all your favourite things? Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today That's exactly what mum of two Kayla did to shed 10kgs of weight, all while managing thyroid dysfunction and hashimotos. Her journey began when she joined Train With Ash's Free 5 Day Fat Loss Challenge, and after the short program 'blew her mind,' Kayla continued on with the 12 week program. This non-restrictive plan focuses on the mindset, fitness and non-restrictive dieting to achieve incredible tranformations. 'Before TWA, mentally I was not in a great place and I was incredibly unhappy,' says Kayla. 'Physically I knew I needed to change I hated what I looked like, I didn't want my hubby to see me. I really just needed something else to focus on so I could get out of the rut I was in.' Fast-forward to today and Kayla says since joining Train With Ash she feels 'empowered.' ' Seeing the results of this program just confirms that I can do hard things! By doing this program I feel like anything that is thrown my way I can do it or I can make it happen.' After shedding 10kgs, Kayla says that her health journey has not only improved the way she feels about her body, but it's also improved her relationship with her husband too. Unlike traditional programs that rely on restrictions, Train With Ash is designed to fit into the lives of busy, everyday women, especially mums juggling it all. Founded by Ash Lane, the multi-million-dollar coaching business changes the lives (and waistlines) of thousands joining the 12-week weight loss program. Rather than restriction, deprivation and tactics, Train With Ash focuses on the mindset, fitness and non-restricitive dieting. 'I had no doubt training and eating well would change my physical appearance but to feel how I look was something I never thought would be possible,' says Kayla. Changing the lives of thousands of Aussies, Training With Ash empowers clients through education, flexibility, and sustainable habits - not punishment. With a massive online community, transformational results, and a waitlist growing by the day, Train With Ash is one of Australia's most impactful women's health programs. To achieve your own incredible transformation, TWA is hosting commencing the next FREE 5-Day Fat Loss Forever Challenge May 5. A great way to kickstart a healthier version of yourself, be sure to get in quick to join 5,000 women joining the program. The last intake sold out in just 48 hours, with women across Australia calling the program 'life-changing,' 'refreshing,' and 'the first thing that actually worked.'
Chicago Tribune
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Selena killed by president of singer's fan club
Today is Monday, March 31, the 90th day of 2025. There are 275 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 31, 1995, Tejano music star Selena, 23, died after being shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club, who was found to have been embezzling money from the singer. Also on this date: In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra Decree, an edict expelling Jews from Spanish soil, except those willing to convert to Christianity. In 1854, Japan and the United States signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened two Japanese ports to American vessels and marked the beginning of Japan's transition away from isolationism. In 1918, the United States first observed daylight saving time, moving clocks ahead one hour. In 1931, Notre Dame college football coach Knute Rockne, 43, was killed in the crash of a TWA plane near Bazaar, Kansas. In 1968, at the conclusion of a nationally broadcast address on Vietnam, President Lyndon B. Johnson stunned listeners by declaring, 'I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president.' In 1993, actor Brandon Lee, 28, was accidentally shot to death during the filming of a movie in Wilmington, North Carolina, when he was hit by a bullet fragment that had become lodged inside a prop gun. In 2004, four U.S. civilian contractors were killed by Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq; frenzied crowds then dragged the burned, mutilated bodies and hanged two of them from a bridge. In 2005, Terri Schiavo, 41, died at a hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida, 13 days after her feeding tube was removed in a wrenching right-to-die court battle that began in 1998. In 2022, scientists announced they had finished fully sequencing the human genome, the full genetic blueprint for human life. Today's Birthdays: Actor William Daniels is 98. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 91. Actor Shirley Jones is 91. Musician-producer Herb Alpert is 90. Actor Christopher Walken is 82. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, is 81. Former Vice President Al Gore is 77. Actor Rhea Perlman is 77. Rock musician Angus Young (AC/DC) is 70. Hockey Hall of Famer Pavel Bure is 54. Actor Ewan McGregor is 54. Actor Brian Tyree Henry is 43. Filmmaker Chloé Zhao is 43. Musician-producer Jack Antonoff is 41.
Boston Globe
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Today in History: March 31, LBJ announces he won't run for reelection
In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain issued the Alhambra Decree, an edict expelling Jews from Spanish soil, except those willing to convert to Christianity. In 1775, 250 years ago, a letter to John Adams from a fellow lawyer, Samuel Smith, humorously detailed the troop movements of the British forces the day before, when several hundred marched out of their encampment toward Concord, presumably a trial run for their expedition a few weeks later: 'They marched it seems as far as Jamaica-plain, and there the light Infantry display'd their Military Genius to the Admiration of Stumps and Alderbushes, for they in the most heroick manner disregarding even mud and Water, fil'd Off to the left near the new Bridge in the Fresh meadow Near Scarboroughs, manfully lay'd Siege to a Certain Swamp, Surrounding the Same ...' Advertisement In 1854, Japan and the United States signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened two Japanese ports to American vessels and marked the beginning of Japan's transition away from isolationism. In 1906, Gorton's announced it would merge with three smaller Gloucester fishing businesses to form what would become the largest fishing business on the Atlantic Coast, with about 1,000 fishermen on 55 vessels and another 1,000 processing the fish. In 1918, the United States first observed daylight saving time, moving clocks ahead one hour. In 1931, Notre Dame college football coach Knute Rockne, 43, was killed in the crash of a TWA plane near Bazaar, Kan. Advertisement In 1968, at the conclusion of a nationally broadcast address on Vietnam, President Lyndon B. Johnson stunned listeners by declaring, 'I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president.' In 1993, actor Brandon Lee, 28, was accidentally shot to death during the filming of a movie in Wilmington, N.C., when he was hit by a bullet fragment that had become lodged inside a prop gun. In 1995, Tejano music star Selena, 23, died after being shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena's fan club, who was found to have been embezzling money from the singer. In 2004, four US civilian contractors were killed by Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq. Frenzied crowds then dragged the burned, mutilated bodies and hanged two of them from a bridge. In 2005, Terri Schiavo , 41, died at a hospice in Pinellas Park, Fla., 13 days after her feeding tube was removed in a wrenching right-to-die court battle that began in 1998. In 2015, lawyers for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev rested their case in his federal death penalty trial, a day after they began presenting testimony designed to show his late older brother, Tamerlan, was the mastermind of the 2013 terror attack. In 2022, scientists announced they had finished fully sequencing the human genome, the full genetic blueprint for human life.
The Hill
26-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump could be pushing South Africa closer to China
On March 20, the office of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had to ask Johannesburg city councilors not to rename Sandton Drive, where the U.S. consulate is located, for Leila Khaled, a Palestinian who helped hijack TWA Flight 840 in 1969. 'Do not engage in any action that will further inflame the situation,' said Vincent Magwenya, the president's spokesman, referring to the continuing flare-up with the U.S. 'We have a major diplomatic situation that we are managing. Please support us.' Nonetheless, Magwenya did not ask the city to drop its plan permanently. Lawmakers from Ramaphosa's African National Congress are among those behind the move to change the street's name. Ramaphosa, at the moment, is trying to calm tensions with the Trump administration. On Feb. 7, Trump issued the executive order 'Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.' Among other things, the order cut off aid and assistance to the country — the U.S. extended about $440 million to South Africa in 2023 — and promoted 'the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation.' Ramaphosa said South Africa would 'not be bullied.' Pretoria termed the executive order part of 'a campaign of misinformation and propaganda.' Bucknell University's Zhiqun Zhu accuses Trump of 'unnecessarily' creating discord with South Africa. Zhu is certainly correct that Trump has roiled relations with perhaps Africa's most important state, but he is wrong to say that the tension is unnecessary. Yes, the Trump administration did not need to start a public argument about the confiscation of white-owned land. However, the U.S. has fundamental disagreements with the South African government. The executive order states, correctly, that 'South Africa has taken aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies, including accusing Israel, not Hamas, of genocide in the International Court of Justice, and reinvigorating its relations with Iran to develop commercial, military, and nuclear arrangements.' Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association, told me that 'South Africa's political leadership, under heavy pressure from the People's Republic of China, has not only shown disrespect toward the U.S., while holding its hand out for free cash, but also disrespect to U.S. friends and partners, Israel and [Taiwan].' 'South Africa is China's front man, the conman, the guy with three balls on the sidewalk on Fifth Avenue,' says Jonathan Bass, chairman and CEO of Argent LNG. Copley and Bass are on to something. America has funded humanitarian programs in South Africa, such as HIV and other health-oriented initiatives, while allowing Pretoria to actively undermine Washington's policies. Trump is dumping that misguided approach and moving from soft to hard power tactics. After all, China employs hard power in Africa, so why shouldn't the U.S.? And why, asks Bass, should the U.S. support a Chinese front? The risk is that America's harder tactics, in the words of Hong Kong journalist Shi Jiangtao, 'could push the continent's most advanced economy towards China and alienate much of the Global South.' In reality, Washington does not have to worry much about that. First, South Africa is already firmly in China's camp. Second, China's economy is crumbling, and Beijing is now having trouble funding its promises to Africa. 'From a new capital in Egypt to cement factories in Ethiopia, major Chinese projects have quietly been shelved, reversed, or scaled down,' wrote Stewart Paterson for the Hinrich Foundation. China has already reached high tide in Africa and could quickly become yesterday's story. Countries, especially South Africa, will increasingly need the U.S. Perhaps more importantly, Ramaphosa's country is itself also stumbling. 'The ruling African National Congress has transformed South Africa into a one-party state, essentially, with the ANC riven by various factions, almost all seriously corrupt,' said Copley, who is also editor-in-chief of Defense and Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy. 'All of the functioning state infrastructure, from airlines and railroads to electrical power generation and distribution, [has] been stripped of their assets and cash has been siphoned off to various [African National Congress] functionaries.' Three decades of misrule have left the country in distress. The economy grew only 0.6 percent last year. People are unhappy, and there is even growing talk of secession. South Africa, despite its present alignment with America's enemies, needs the U.S. Unfortunately for Ramaphosa, the Trump administration does not perceive Africa to be important, so it does not think South Africa is important. Trump is wrong about that, but his view leaves Pretoria with almost no leverage over Washington. So if it weren't for the influential Elon Musk, born in Pretoria and still a citizen of South Africa, the White House would be paying no attention at all to the slow-motion disaster that is occurring at the southern tip of Africa. Pretoria reportedly wants a new trade deal with the U.S. Trump loves deals but has no appetite for being disrespected, so don't expect Sandton Drive to be renamed for Leila Khaled, or any other Palestinian for that matter, in the near future.
