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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Mega Sale Campaign 2025 Returns Ahead Of Visit Malaysia 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's most anticipated retail celebration The Malaysia Mega Sale Campaign (MMSC) 2025, returns with greater fanfare starting today, offering nationwide promotions and experiences aimed at boosting tourism and retail spending in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Organised by Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with Mastercard, the campaign runs until July 31, featuring over 100 participants industry players and more than 150 curated activities, offering unbeatable deals, exclusive rewards, and culturally immersive experiences across multiple sectors -- from shopping and hospitality to wellness, entertainment and air travel. 'The nationwide initiative aims to stimulate tourism and retail spending, both domestically and internationally, in anticipation of the upcoming VM2026,' Tourism Malaysia said in a statement. Among the key highlights of MMSC 2025 is the Midnight Sales fiesta at AEON Mall Bukit Indah, Johor, on July 25 and 26, featuring exclusive offers, balloon drops, lucky draws, live performances and a vibrant food bazaar. The Miss SHOPia Happy Hour, offering flash deals and prizes with a minimum spend of RM300, will be held at Bintang Megamall (July 4-6) and Permaisuri Imperial City Mall (July 11-13), both in Miri, Sarawak. Other attractions include Spice and Soul of Malaysia, where visitors can savour traditional Malaysian cuisine while enjoying cultural showcases by participating hotels in the Klang Valley. Massive savings of up to 85 per cent await shoppers at participating malls and outlets nationwide, while the Spend and Win programme offers prizes worth up to RM250,000 including a JAECOO J7 SUV and a luxury staycation at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. For durian lovers, a special Durian Season Offer allows travellers to book a two-days, one-night hotel stay in Penang and enjoy 50 per cent off durian buffets along with an exclusive durian farm experience. Tourism Malaysia said the campaign is also supported by the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK Malaysia), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions (MATFA) and the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Dolphin stranded in remote New Jersey creek dies as rescuers try to save it
A dolphin that had been stranded in a remote New Jersey creek for a week died as rescuers tried to save it, officials said. Experts from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and wildlife authorities monitored the Bottlenose dolphin daily while it was trapped in Riggins Ditch since the call first came into their hotline on June 5, the organization said on social media and in a news release. Local people who use the waterway have reported seeing dolphins in the area in the past, 'however this animal was alone and had not moved out of the area,' the center said in the release. The area itself is challenging because of how remote it is, with the nearest boat ramp for small boats being almost 10 miles across the bay, officials said. A photo shows the dolphin's dorsal fin protruding through the water's surface in the estuary. Rescuers and authorities had to wait for 'the weather, wind and tidal conditions to align for a safe operation for both the dolphin and the first responders,' the center said. Those conditions finally arrived the morning of June 12, and a team of rescuers from the center and several fire rescue and wildlife departments coordinated a rescue attempt, the center said. The rescue team consisted of more than two dozen people and six boats who would first try herding the dolphin out of the area to avoid capturing and physically handling it, the center said. 'In-water captures are high risk as they pose a significant danger to both the dolphin as well as the responders,' officials said. When those less-invasive tactics failed, rescuers decided to try to capture the dolphin from the water as a last resort, officials said. Rescuers cast a net across the creek from the boats and maneuvered it around the dolphin. Then they coordinated their movements to secure the six-foot long dolphin inside a stretcher and supported it upright above the water so it could still breathe as the boat brought the dolphin to shore, officials said. Then, using a tractor with a forklift attached, they lifted the dolphin inside the stretcher to a stretcher frame on a bridge. Photos show the various stages of the rescue attempt. 'As the team was preparing to load the stretcher into the Stranding Response vehicle, the adolescent male dolphin stopped breathing,' officials said. 'MMSC's veterinarian and Stranding Team immediately started emergency medical protocols, however despite their extraordinary efforts, they were unable to resuscitate the dolphin.' Rescuers took the dolphin to the New Jersey Animal Health and Diagnostic Lab for a necropsy, and plan to share updates when available. 'Out of habitat cetaceans are one of the most difficult scenarios in marine mammal rescue. As animals that live in the open ocean, the more confined habitats of back bay estuaries are foreign to them,' the center said. 'Human interactions are also a stressor for cetaceans. Both of these factors cause the animal immense physiological stress, ultimately making the chances of rescue and survival slim.' Another dolphin was stranded about 40 miles northeast in Brigantine earlier in the week, the center said. That dolphin also did not survive the ordeal. 'Both cases, despite ending tragically, brought out the best of humanity with first responders and Good Samaritans tirelessly working side by side with our team to do what they could to help these beautiful dolphins,' the center said. 'The selflessness shown by the community who came together for the love of these two dolphins was moving.' Several people thanked rescuers for trying to save the dolphins in the comments on Facebook and Instagram. One person commented under a photo of the dolphin on the stretcher that they wondered whether the rescue was necessary — or whether it might have been 'best to let nature take its course.' Rescuers explained that the young dolphin wouldn't have been able to survive on its own without a pod of dolphins, much less in freshwater. 'The fact that the animal was a lone adolescent without a pod of other dolphins that remained in the same area for one week in a brackish water environment was the cause for concern,' rescuers said. 'The animal has been transported to the lab for necropsy, and on visual inspection so far the animal is underweight and has lesions likely from exposure to freshwater.' Cumberland County is about a 90-mile drive south from Trenton.
News18
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ajith Kumar To Receive Padma Bhushan Today, Heads To Delhi For The Ceremony
Last Updated: Ajith Kumar will receive the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 28, 2025. Ajith Kumar was conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan in January 2025. Now, the actor is set to receive the honour personally from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Reports confirm that Ajith, along with his wife Shalini and children, has already flown to the national capital to attend the ceremony on April 28, 2025. Ajith Kumar is gearing up for a week of double celebrations. On Monday, he will be honoured with the Padma Bhushan, and just a few days later, he'll celebrate his birthday on May 1. Ajith Kumar was conferred the prestigious recognition on January 25. In the wake of this monumental achievement, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude by sharing a touching note on X, thanking everyone who supported him along the way. Ajith wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award by the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour. It is a privilege to be recognized at such a level and I am truly grateful for this generous acknowledgement of my contributions to our nation." The actor mentioned, 'At the same time, I am mindful that this recognition is not just a personal accolade but a testament to the collective efforts and support of many. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the members of the film industry, including my distinguished seniors, various peers, and untold others. Your inspiration, collaboration, and support have been instrumental in my journey, including the pursuit of my passion in other areas as well." 'I would like to express my sincere thanks to the members of the film industry, including my distinguished seniors, various peers, and untold others. Your inspiration, collaboration, and support have been instrumental in my journey, including the pursuit of my passion in other areas as well," a part of his note read. I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award by the President of India.I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour. It is a… — Suresh Chandra (@SureshChandraa) January 25, 2025 'I am also grateful for the kind support, over the years, of the motor racing fraternity and the sports pistol and rifle shooting community. I thank the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC), the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), the National Rifle Association of India, and the Chennai Rifle Club for their encouragement of sports and the community of sportspersons," he added. The actor had a special message for his family. He wrote, 'To my family and friends: Your love and support have been both a refuge and a source of strength. Thank you! I wish my late father had lived to see this day. Yet, I like to think he would be proud that his spirit and legacy live on in all that I do. I want to thank my mother for her unconditional love and the sacrifices that enabled me to become all that I could be." Ajith had recently secured second place at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Ajith Kumar has also secured victories in three races at the 24H Racing Series, competing in Dubai, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium. Meanwhile, a total of 139 names were announced- seven for Padma Vibhushan, 19 for Padma Bhushan, and 113 for Padma Shri. The awardees were recognised for their excellence in diverse fields like art, social work, science, medicine, and more, highlighting their contributions across various sectors. First Published:
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
FIA Asia Pacific C'ship: Harikrishan and Kunal to spearhead Indian challenge
Defending champions of APRC India leg Harkrishan Wadia and Kunal Kashyap of Arka Motorsports, along with reigning national champions Karna Kadur and Musa Sherif will spearhead Indian challenge at the Asia Zone round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship from April 25-27 at the Madras International Circuit. A record number of 21 entries have been confirmed and this is an all-time record for India in the APRC Asia Cup, which will be held alongside the FMSCI Indu Chandhok Memorial Indian Rally Championship (INRC), organised by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). The recce of all the 21 cars were completed on Thursday. Vicky Chandhok, President of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship working group, said, "Continuing his unstinted support from two years ago, for the FIA APRC, VamcyMerla has been involved in backing the event in Indonesia, New Zealand and of course in India. He continues to back the event as the promoter of the Indian round. Further, he has spontaneously always agreed to support the event in the interest of the sport without expecting anything in return. This is the kind of spirit and support that the MMSC enjoys with VamcyMerla as the promoter of the FIA APRC event in India and the InduChandhok Memorial South India Rally 2025." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her Outfit Caught Everyone's Eye The Stadium True Edition Undo Speaking on his involvement in the APRC, promoter of the APRC India round and the title sponsor of the INRC VamcyMerla, whois also backing the InduChandhok Memorial South India Rally and most of the drivers in the APRC segmentsaid, "I am so glad to continue my relationship with the FIA APRC. I am absolutely thrilled to see a record number of entries in the FIA APRC segment. I am coming in as contributor to support this round and I am also extending my support for a couple of other rounds.".
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Adult harp seal rescued from New Jersey beach thousands of miles from natural habitat
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey, welcomed a big new patient last week. A 154-pound harp seal was hauled out of Brant Beach in Long Beach Island on March 8. In a post on Facebook, the MMSC said the seal's behavior on the beach was observed for 24 hours by the Stranding Center staff and certified Stranding Volunteers local to the area. When the seal didn't move on the following morning and showed evidence of consuming sand, staff members, volunteers and the Long Beach Township Department of Public Works loaded and transported the seal to the Stranding Center. Once admitted, staff immediately began supportive care via tube feeding to rehydrate the seal, and started treatment to flush the sand out of his system with fluids and mineral oil. "Harp seals are one of our most fascinating winter visitors," MMSC said in the post. "We typically see juveniles and two-to-three year-olds, but are sometimes graced by the beautiful black and white adult Harp seals on our beaches. These seals are named for the dark harp-shaped pattern on their back that forms in their adult coat. This species is most commonly found dwelling on the ice in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, but have been known to travel as far south as Virginia in the winter." The Stranding Center says the seal is currently resting comfortably and has already started to eat fish on his own.
