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Thai land bridge resurrected; M’sia hotel rates set to soar

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Published Mon, Dec 11, 2023 · 05:28 PM
    • Pedestrians stroll around the tourist hotspots in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is set to raise its sales and services tax at the start of 2024.
    • Pedestrians stroll around the tourist hotspots in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is set to raise its sales and services tax at the start of 2024. PHOTO: BERNAMA

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    • Thailand: US$28 billion land bridge plan revived 
    • Myanmar: Fighting at its worst since 2021 coup
    • Philippines: Government, rebels agree to peace talks
    • Singapore: Land reclamation project to create 800ha “Long Island”

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