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H World Takes JI Hotel Brand to Malaysia and Cambodia, Strengthening Southeast Asia Presence
H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT; HK: 01179), a leading global hospitality group, announced the signing of three new JI Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The milestone marks H World's debut in Malaysia and further expands JI Hotel's footprint in Southeast Asia, underscoring its commitment to building a diversified, asset-light portfolio across the region.
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