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Travel channel GoAsean is no longer available on Astro starting today. It is understood those behind GoAsean requested that they be removed from channel 737. It remains unclear why, despite claims by certain quarters the pull out was due to "monetary issues". The 24-hour travel channel, brainchild of Prime Minister Najib Razak, was launched in 2014, as reported in NST . Its objective is to promote tourism and boost economy within the Asean region and is the world's first Asean travel platform. It wasn't smooth sailing for Astro in the early days, as insiders once revealed - a drama best kept for another day. GoAsean, however, continues to post interesting destinations in the region on its website  which has won international awards . Meanwhile, Sarawak withdraws its representative in the Malaysian Tourism Board with immediate effect - the other pull out of the day. Reason? The spat between Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Aziz  and his Sarawak c...

As published in Malay Mail today Going Nuts By Graig Nunis FREEDOM of speech and freedom of expression are two wonderful gifts we should cherish, nurture and encourage. The freedom to say what we want, however, does not give one the right to break the law and this applies across the board. One must also be able to receive as well as one gives. No one, and this applies to politicians, royalty and other high and mighty types, should beat down the masses or deny them the right of answer. If a prince wants to speak out against the prime minister for something he perceives to be wrong, so be it. What harm is there? As long as it is not libellous, he should be allowed to say his piece. After all, other royal houses in Malaysia have thrown their support behind the ruling party on many occasions. There should not be double standards or rules on who they can or cannot support.  Similarly, if a minister wants to defend his boss, he should be allowed to do...

UPDATE 11.20am: Chong Wei arrived at KLIA at 7.30am and was ushered out by 8.30pm. When interviewed by Astro Awani's sports desk, Chong Wei said he will try for the 2016 Olympics and revealed it could be in the (mixed) doubles event. Was it a joke or something he is seriously toying with? Only time will tell. In the meantime, read here for Chong Wei's 2016 dream. ---- Top national shuttler and London Olympics silver medalist Lee Chong Wei is expected to return to a hero's welcome at the KL International Airport at abour 7.30am. Despite having failed to net the gold medal, Chong Wei is still considered a national hero after putting up a gritty display against Lin Dan before losing 21-15, 10-21, 19-21 in the men's singles final on Sunday. While the younger generation get excited over the return of Chong Wei, a former Olympian is set to make his way to our Parliament at noon. Former national cyclist Ng Joo Pong is expected to meet Minister in the Prime Minis...