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The Campaign shall run from 22 April 2022 to 22 August 2022, both dates inclusive (“Campaign Period”). 

Users who purchase travel insurance via SafeTrip in the Touch ‘n Go eWallet application shall be entitled to 25% Instant Rebate (“Rebate”) from the Final Gross Premium.

The total maximum Rebate fund of this Campaign is RM990,000 that is to be given out to all Eligible Users throughout the Campaign Period based on a first come, first served basis. 

This campaign will cease when the campaign period ends or when the total maximum of Rebate fund has been reached, whenever is earlier.

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Touch ‘n Go eWallet Rolls Out Travel Insurance Offering With AIA

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TNG Digital, owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, announced the launch of SafeTrip, its second insurance product collaboration with AIA Malaysia.

SafeTrip is a travel insurance plan for both domestic and international travel which covers travel inconvenience, medical expenses, personal accidents, and comes with extra COVID-19 protection.

It also gives international travellers an option to top-up their coverage for medical expenses related to COVID-19 to up to RM250,000 in total, enabling them to satisfy travel requirements of their destination country.

SafeTrip costs RM3 per day for domestic trips and RM10 per day for short trips in most Asian countries.

Users can buy this product directly from their Touch ‘n Go eWallet. They will have to select the travel destination, travel date, and the number of travellers to get a quotation instantly.

Once payment is completed via the eWallet, users will be covered the moment their trip starts.

According to TNG, submitting a claim is also easier and faster as the entire process from claims submission to instant claims payout is performed online.

SafeTrip is available for purchase on the Touch ‘n Go eWallet starting from today.

In July 2021, AIA had acquired a minor stake in TNG Digital as part of a long-term strategic partnership.

Effendy Shahul Hamid, Group CEO of Touch ‘n Go Group said, “As Hari Raya festival approaches, the introduction of this second insurance product is timely as we expect to see more Malaysians making plans to make up for lost time to reunite with their loved ones domestically and internationally.   Moreover, SafeTrip is affordable and convenient to sign up. It offers Touch ‘n Go eWallet users a rebate of up to 25% on domestic and international plans”

Ben Ng, Chief Executive Officer of AIA said,

“Following the success of our first product collaboration, WalletSafe, we are excited to bring yet another innovative and personalised solution to benefit Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s over 16 million users. SafeTrip could not have come at a more appropriate time as many are looking to resume travel plans with the reopening of borders.   We believe this product is set to provide our partner’s users with the much-needed peace of mind when they go on their trips, in line with AIA’s purpose of helping people live healthier, longer and better.”

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Touch ‘n Go, AIA Malaysia launches new travel insurance offering ‘SafeTrip’

May 3, 2022

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Malaysia – Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital, owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, together with AIA Malaysia, an insurance firm, has launched SafeTrip, a travel insurance plan for both domestic and international travel and covers travel inconveniences, medical expenses, personal accidents, and comes with extra COVID-19 protection. 

SafeTrip also gives international travelers an option to top-up their coverage for medical expenses related to Covid-19 to up to US$57,200 (RM250,000) in total, enabling them to satisfy the travel requirements of their destination country.

The company said SafeTrip costs just US$0.68 (RM3) per day for domestic trips and US$2.29 (RM10) per day for short trips in most Asian countries. Besides enjoying a rebate of up to 25% on their premiums for domestic plans and selected international destinations, Touch ‘n Go eWallet users will also receive an additional premium discount of 5% if they travel in a group of five and more.

Effendy Shahul Hamid, group chief executive officer (CEO) of Touch ‘n Go Group , said in celebration of the Hari Raya festival, the introduction of this second insurance product is timely as they expect to see more Malaysians making plans to make up for the lost time to reunite with their loved ones domestically and internationally. 

“SafeTrip is affordable and convenient to sign up for and it offers Touch ‘n Go, eWallet users, a rebate of up to 25% on domestic and international plans. Using technology and innovation effectively, we are excited to expand our services with AIA and offer this travel insurance to all our users,” Hamid said.

“We advise all users to ensure that they meet all travel requirements of their destination country to have a worry-free trip, as many countries mandate a certain amount of insurance coverage, especially on Covid-19 protection,” Hamid added.

Touch ‘n Go has been expanding its value-added services and has now included travel insurance as well, where users can buy this product directly from their Touch ‘n Go eWallet.

Users can select their travel destination, travel date, and the number of travelers to get a quotation instantly. Once payment is completed via the eWallet, users will be covered the moment their trip starts. 

Users can also submit a claim easier and faster as the entire process from claims submission to instant claims payout is performed online.

Ben Ng, CEO of AIA Bhd, commented, “Following the success of our first product collaboration, WalletSafe, the company is bringing yet another innovative and personalised solution to benefit Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s over 16 million users. SafeTrip could not have come at a more appropriate time as many are looking to resume travel plans with the reopening of borders.”

“We believe this product is set to provide our partner’s users with the much-needed peace of mind when they go on their trips, in line with AIA’s purpose of helping people live healthier, longer and better,” Ng adds. 

Since July 2021, TNG Digital and AIA had a long-term strategic partnership, paving the way for AIA to provide digital insurance solutions to users of Touch ‘n Go eWallet. 

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Edmonds travel expert Rick Steves discloses that he has cancer

Edmonds travel expert Rick Steves discloses that he has cancer Photo courtesy of "Rick Steves' Europe" (Photo courtesy of "Rick Steves' Europe")

SEATTLE — Prominent travel guidebook author and public television host Rick Steves announced on social media this week that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Steves, who is also the owner of travel business  Rick Steves’ Europe , made the announcement in statements posted on his  X ,  Facebook  and  Instagram  pages Wednesday.

“I’d like to take a moment to share some important news,” Steves began his online statement. “I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread.”

He added that there is a “clear path forward to getting healthy” and he’ll be having prostate surgery.

Steves hasn’t showed signs of slowing down and it appears this diagnosis isn’t going to get in the way of his beloved work.

The travel expert said in his statement he plans on filming two new shows in France for the next three weeks. From there, he will come back to Edmonds where he lives, works and runs his company and have his surgery. He added that he hopes to be “back at it by the end of October.”

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Looking more at prostate cancer

The federal government’s  National Cancer Institute  (NCI), which is part of the  National Institutes of Health  (NIH), estimates that there will be about 299,000 prostate cancer diagnoses in the U.S. 2024. That is 14.9% of all cancer diagnoses.

The NCI also stated  that about 12.8% of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2018–2021 data, excluding 2020 due to COVID-19.

According to the  United States Cancer Statistics  from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 97% of prostate cancer patients had not died from their cancer five years later. (But survival varied by stage at diagnosis.) Survival is high because many prostate cancers grow slowly or not at all, the government website reads.

“While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip,” Steves said in his online statement.

Steves also said he has “great trust” in his doctor and in Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center .

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According to a recent story in  Travel + Leisure , Steves has filmed more than 150 episodes in 33 years. The publication added Steves still spends about 100 days per year in Europe working, often filming 12 hours a day, 30 days in a row.

The Rick Steves’ Europe  website explains  that he spends his time in Europe each year “researching guidebooks, fine-tuning his tour program, filming his TV show, and making new discoveries for travelers.”

In addition, the travel business operates a small-group  tour program  that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. The goal is “to inspire, inform, and equip Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening.”

Steves also just filmed and released a new special about Iceland called  “Rick Steves Iceland”  where he began in Reykjavík and traveled through the entire country. It premiered Aug. 11.

He  told Travel + Leisure  this month that being out of his comfort zone is why he does what he does.

“It’s the magic juice of travel that motivates us with our tour program, our guidebooks, and our TV shows,” Steves told the travel publication. “We want to help Americans be bold and enthusiastically get out of their comfort zone so they come home with a broader perspective.”

Steve Coogan is the lead editor of MyNorthwest. You can read more of his stories  here . Follow Steve on  X , or email him  here .

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Pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip

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Muslim men attend Friday prayer at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, where Pope Francis is scheduled to hold an interfaith meeting on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

JAKARTA – When Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, one of his early stops will be at Indonesia's iconic Istiqlal mosque.

The 87-year-old head of the Catholic Church will hold an interfaith meeting with representatives of the country's six officially recognized religions as the populous Southeast Asian nation faces growing challenges to its tolerant image.

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Francis, who has suffered a slew of health problems and has become increasingly reliant on a wheelchair, has a rigorous schedule during his four-nation visit . He will start his trip in Jakarta on Sept. 3, where he will meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

In Istiqlal mosque, the Argentine Jesuit, known for promoting religious dialogue, will meet delegates of Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Catholicism and Protestantism. Indonesia’s constitution recognizes the latter two as separate religions. About 87% of the country’s 280 million people are Muslim, however, it has the third-largest Christian population in Asia after the Philippines and China. Only 2.9% of the total population is Catholic.

The mosque of Istiqlal, which means independence in Arabic, is the largest in Southeast Asia, covering over 22 acres (9 hectares). Its name is a constant reminder of the country’s fight against Dutch colonialists who ruled it for nearly 350 years. Across from the mosque lies the Roman Catholic neo-Gothic Our Lady of The Assumption Cathedral in Jakarta. The proximity of the two houses of worship is symbolic of how religions can peacefully coexist, according to official websites.

The mosque and cathedral are linked by an underpass known as the “Tunnel of Friendship,” about 28 meters (91 feet) in length and molded after a handshake gesture to symbolize religious tolerance. The pope is expected to walk through the tunnel.

Istiqlal mosque’s Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar told The Associated Press that Francis choosing Indonesia as the first stop of his Asian visit makes “the Muslim community proud.” He also said they will use the pope’s visit “to discuss the common ground between religious communities and emphasize the commonalities between religions, ethnicities and beliefs.”

Umar acknowledged that an “increasingly plural society” like Indonesia can face more challenges, “but we need to know we live together under God.”

While Indonesia's constitution guarantees freedom of religion, over the past several years, its perception as a moderate Muslim nation has been undermined by flaring intolerance, from the imprisonment of Jakarta’s Christian governor for blasphemy, which resulted in a series of protests in 2016 , to the canings of gay men in Aceh , a province that practices its version of Islamic Shariah law. There were also reports of violence against religious minorities, and some faith groups have been unable to secure building permits for places of worship.

Meanwhile, Cantika Syamsinur, a 23-year-old college student who had just finished praying in Istiqlal mosque and was on her way to the cathedral, said she welcomed the pope's visit and the interfaith meeting. “There are many religions in Indonesia and I hope we respect each other.”

Francis will be the third pope to visit Indonesia. The trip was originally planned for 2020 but was called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Four years of waiting is quite long," said Susyana Suwadie who heads the cathedral's museum, adding she was overwhelmed by emotions as she awaited the pope's visit. “This important historic moment is finally happening.”

Some are hopeful the pope's interreligious meeting will propel changes on a grassroots level.

Thomas Ulun Ismoyo, a Catholic Priest who is also the spokesperson for the Pope Francis Visitation Committee in Indonesia, said that religious leaders in Indonesia play a very significant role because the masses listen to them. He said he hopes the pope's visit “will lead to something good" and advocate for a better world where humanity and social justice are prized.

Andi Zahra Alifia Masdar, a 19-year-old college student in Jakarta, concurred: “We can be more accepting of each other, more tolerant, and able to live side by side, not always clashing."

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In Russia, all roads lead to Moscow , on account of the city's status as the national capital and its importance throughout history. If geography were the deciding factor, however, the Siberian city of Omsk would be the point where all Russia's roads converge—it's located literally in the heart of the country, approximately as far from Vladivostok as it is from the Belarusian border. Omsk boasts a spate of exciting attractions, even if you simply make a stop here as you ride the Trans-Siberian Railway eastward or westward.

Marvel at Assumption Cathedral

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Orthodox architecture never gets old, even if you've been traveling in Russia for a long time. This is particularly the case when it comes to the Assumption Cathedral of Omsk, whose gold-and-turquoise domes look resplendent under the blue skies that bless Omsk during the warmer months of the year. The cathedral was built in 1891 under the orders Nicholas, the last Tsar of Russia.

Time Travel at Omsk Fortress

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The bad news? Much of what was once Omsk Fortress is now a residential area, with the only notable landmark that still stands being Tobolsk Gate (think Paris' Arc de Triomphe , but yellow and smaller). The good news? There's essentially no reason for a military fortification to exist in today's peaceful Omsk, which means you can stroll amid parks and cafés and imagine the area being war-torn—a small sacrifice to make in exchange for not being blown to bits.

Go Green at Ptich'ya Gavan'

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Or white, as it were: Omsk is covered with snow several months of the year, which means that its prized Ptich'ya Gavan' central park is often more of a winter wonderland than the green reprieve you experience in summer. The park is popular with local families, to whom you can say "Privet" (Hello) as you walk past.

Walk on Omsk's Artsy Side

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Although the building that houses Omsk District Museum of Visual Arts is unmistakably Russian, the collection you find inside is surprisingly eclectic for a city deep in Russia's interior. Recent collections have included a revival of Van Gogh's great works, among others. This is a particularly enjoyable Omsk attraction on cold winter days, when temperatures can drop far below freezing and sunshine can be rare.

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Though Omsk is a relatively large city, the skies over it become dark enough in the evening for stargazing. While visitors are not permitted to use the expensive telescopes housed inside, exhibits inside the museum provide a fascinating look into the cosmos, narrated by expert astronomical guides.

Shop on Lenin Street

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Lenin Street's name is appropriate: Although it's the high street of a city thousands of miles from Moscow, the European-style architecture and cosmopolitan vibe you feel as you stroll past its boutique and cafés evokes the capital of Russia more than its forlorn interior. Local specialties you can purchase here include rustic jams made from local berries (and even, in some shops, cedar cones), as well as handmade rugs from Kazakhstan, which sits just south of Omsk.

Sample Siberian Cuisine

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Speaking of unique Siberian food, it's not just preserves made from the fruits of evergreen trees. Omsk is a great place to discover the flavors of Russia's wild interior, whether you eat zagutai and stroganini (Siberia's take on sushi) or classic Russian plmeni dumplings filled with decidedly Siberian ingredients, such as bear and rabbit meat. Vkusno ! (That's Russian for "delicious"!)

Enjoy Historical Houses—While You Still Can

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The wooden houses that line Nikolskiy Prospekt aren't protected, but they should be. Historical structures that are unfortunately in a state of disrepair, these houses are slated for demolition at some unspecific point in the future. Be sure to catch a glimpse of these historical house before they're gone. There will, however, be at least one left standing for a long time. The Omsk State Art Museum is in a traditional wooden house.

Go to the Circus

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Omsk State Circus is a popular spot for local families, whose children love the opportunity to see acrobatic performances and animals that wouldn't otherwise make appearance in Siberia. If you do attend a show here, keep in mind that ethics with regard to animal treatment might not match up with those in North America or Western Europe, to say nothing of the smell that can pervade the auditorium during and even after a show.

Be a Drama Queen

While there's no guarantee that any shows will be playing at Omsk Drama Theater at the time of your trip, a visit to this 19th century building is a spectacle in and of itself. While not as huge, say, as Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, it's nonetheless an ornate architectural wonder that hearkens back to a glorious time in history. The interior of the theater is even open during the daytime; ask the person who's inside if any tours are available when you turn up.

Explore Cities Deeper in Siberia

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Siberia starts in Omsk, even if you can't continue far into it. If you don't plan to travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway, take one of two day trips from Omsk. Travel to Tobolsk, whose hilltop Kremlin is one of the most picturesque in all of Russia, and whose beauty inspired a photo by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev that ended up winning several awards. Or visit Tomsk, where you'll find a botanical garden dedicated to Siberian flora, and a museum that celebrates wooden architecture.

Ride the Trans-Siberian Railway

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The idea of leaving Omsk behind can seem difficult, especially now that you've gotten to know this city in the heart of Siberia as well as you have. The mint-colored facade of Omsk Railway Station will make you smile, however, even if you're crying inside as you depart. Though it's not quite on the mid-line of the Trans-Siberian route between Moscow and Beijing , Omsk is a worthy starting place to begin a journey to either. If you head east make sure to stop in Irkutsk , the home of Lake Baikal and another underrated Siberian city.

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