Before engaging in any more talks with Putrajaya on the subject, Sarawak is awaiting the Sabah government’s final position on whether or not tourism should be included in the Federal Constitution’s concurrent list. According to Datuk Sebastian Ting, the State Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, the Sarawak government has consistently maintained that the Constitution…
Before the by-election on Saturday, Kuala Kubu Baharu residents have expressed hope thattheir new representative will boost tourism, improve facilities, and expedite regulatoryprocesses in the relevant industries. Speaking with FMT, several advocated for reviving Kuala Kubu Baharu’s tourism potential,noting that it was the first heritage town designed by urban planners in 1930.The 75-year-old trader Abdul…
Together, Emirates and Tourism Malaysia will seek to increase traveller traffic from the airline’s worldwide network to Malaysia. To raise awareness and demand, the parties will investigate cooperative advertising and tactical efforts through the strategic agreement. Where practical, Emirates will arrange familiarization tours for important Middle Eastern and Gulf markets to Malaysia. Orhan Abbas stated:…
With its Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier Scoot is looking to expand its presence in the Malaysian market by offering flights to Subang Airport. Leslie Thng, the chief executive officer of the airline, stated that before choosing to fly to Subang Airport, Scoot is waiting for the airport to permit the restart of jet operations. “Subang Airport is…
The Tourism Administration said yesterday that “Waves of Wonder” will serve as the nation’s new tourism motto for the next ten years. It also added that the term would be included in advertisements during the Olympic Games in Paris as well as in other major cities and travel fairs worldwide. The agency’s latest attempt to bring 10 million foreign…
MALAYSIA- Through its organization Sabah Tourism Board, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment is actively pushing Sabah as a top travel destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) travel. The ministry established the Sabah Convention Bureau, according to its minister, Datuk Christina Liew, to promote MICE travel by way of international roadshows. “We’re doing great in this…
MALAYSIA- Today, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chastised the Immigration Department for problems with traffic at the nation’s borders, especially in airports. The prime minister said tourists would not accept excuses for delays and hoped the issue could be resolved, comparing the criticism to “parental love” to ease congestion difficulties at counters processing admission of tourists. “Malaysia…
MALAYSIA- 400 delegates are expected to attend the first Asean Tourist Guides Conference, which is expected to have a total economic effect of RM3.3 million, according to Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). The 1st Asean Tourist Guides Conference, to be held at the Imperial Hotel Kuching from October 24–26 this year, is being proudly announced by the Sarawak Tourist Guides Association…
Penang, Malaysia: The PW Gold & Silver Ornament Merchants Association (PWGS) isthrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural “Business to Business” (B2B) and“Business to Consumer” (B2C) event, the 2nd edition of the PWGS Trade Fair 2024. Scheduled to be held from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024, this groundbreaking event is setto welcome approximately…
MALAYSIA- The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is investigating the spending habits and travel behaviour of South Korean tourists in the state to determine how to counteract the alleged monopoly of foreign-owned travel agencies. The study’s conclusions, according to STB Chief Executive Officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit, would be applied to create efficient marketing plans and provide a welcoming…