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Myanmar bets on ancient temples, Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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YAN: Pembukaan rasmi Masjid Terapung Yan di Kampung Ruat pada 17 Julai ini bakal jadi pemangkin baharu kepada sektor pelancongan dan ekonomi setempat, sekali gus mengangkat daerah itu sebagai antara destinasi pelancongan utama di Kedah. Tinjauan Mingguan Malaysia mendapati orang ramai termasuk dari luar daerah mula mengunjungi masjid yang dibina di atas laut itu bagi ... Read more The post Masjid Terapung RM12.95j ubah landskap pelancongan Yan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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