JOHOR BARU: The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry reports that ASEAN member nations have decided to collaborate with Australia to foster closer tourist links and solve the challenges associated with visiting the country. According to its secretary-general, Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, ASEAN leaders discussed making Australia a conversation partner in addition to its current partners—Japan,…
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MYBHA) Penangchapter has expressed concerns over the proposed 50% increase in hotel fees and the lackof transparency in the usage of funds collected from tourists. Its chairman, Andy Lau Eng Leong said, these developments raise significant questions about the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of the fee management process….
JOHOR BARU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says ASEAN nations should balance tourism and development as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic’s shadow. According to him, this strategy will contribute to combating overtourism. “Resolving the issues of excessive tourism is essential to preserving the equilibrium between the expansion of tourism and the welfare…
IPOH: Long-standing tourist destinations in the state should reinvest and “up their game” to draw tourists, according to Loh Sze Yee. The chairman of the Perak tourist committee stated that the owners of these establishments must keep improving rather than be content with the money they have made. “We’ve noticed a few new spots that…
PETALING JAYA: According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a permanent license that can be renewed for a set charge would be implemented for the convenience of Tourism operators. According to him, industry participants like travel agencies and tour guides would find it simpler and more convenient to apply…
A brand-new hotel is now open in Penang, Bayan Lepas. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Chinese Consul-General in Penang Zhou Youbin, Penang State Executive Councillor Wong Hon Wai, Penang Island Mayor Datuk Rajendran P. Anthony, and Marriott International representatives attended the soft opening of the 298-room, five-star Iconic Marjorie Hotel. Marriott International’s network of brands,…
(Reuters) The businesses announced on Wednesday that Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors will deepen their collaboration to create AI-powered aviation and autonomous flying technologies. With the goal to enhance flight planning and management, the businesses will integrate chipmaker NXP’s computer architecture with Honeywell’s Anthem avionics, a cloud-connected cockpit system. In order to improve autonomous flying technology,…
KUALA LUMPUR: According to Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a more thorough Visit Malaysia Year 2026 advertising video will feature elements of mosque architecture. The newly released 41-second tourism advertising montage, which caused controversy because it omitted mosque aspects, was described as a quick and simple launch video by the minister of tourism, arts, and…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is internationally renowned for its outstanding achievements in medical tourism, capturing 45% of the market share last year. According to statistics from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, the total revenue of the national medical tourism industry reached RM1.15 billion in the first half of 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman…
KUCHING, January 7 — The Four Points by Sheraton Kuching/Century Kuching Hotel is being transformed into Wisma Elica by award-winning real estate developer Elica Sdn Bhd. Two historic projects will be part of this massive renovation: Care Collective, the largest senior wellness centre in East Malaysia, which is operated in association with My Care Concierge…