PETALING JAYA: With the support of robust government measures, such as the extension of visa-free travel for Chinese tourists until 2026 and an RM550 million budgetary commitment for tourism promotion in Budget 2025, the consumer sector outlook is still positive. MIDF Research said the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, which aims to attract 35.6 million…
GEORGE TOWN, PENANG 18 Feb: The Light Hotel has unveiled its highly anticipated this year’s Ramadan buffet, themed ‘Iftar Citarasa Nostalgia at the Spice Brasserie. The buffet preview was graced by over 150 distinguished guests, including officials from corporate sectors, agencies in Penang and Kedah, entrepreneurs, business owners, media representatives, bloggers and influencers. Together, the…
This morning, the Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City marked its grand opening, making history as the first IHG-branded hotel in Penang. The five-star hotel, situated at the heart of Butterworth, represents a significant milestone in the flagship Straits waterfront development. Penang Hyperlocal report that the hotel aims to elevate the hospitality landscape in the region,…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is reassessing its objectives for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign after surpassing its aim of 35.6 million foreign visitors by reaching 38 million in 2024. “The overwhelming response forces us to set even higher standards,” stated Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture….
KUALA LUMPUR: The Klang Valley has overtaken Penang as Malaysia’s top medical tourism hub by attracting roughly 560,700 international patients and generating the highest regional revenue of about RM886 million. The data recorded is based on the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) from January to November last year. In 2019, the Klang Valley states of…
Kuala Lumpur, 14 February 2025 – Vietjet has once again soared to new heights, securing the prestigious title of “World’s Best Ultra Low-Cost Carrier” for 2025. This accolade, awarded by AirlineRatings.com, the globally recognized airline safety and product rating website, underscores Vietjet’s commitment to delivering affordable, high-quality air travel while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. This…
George Town, Pulau Pinang — Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang telah mengumumkan penambahan trip perkhidmatan feri sempena penganjuran Program Perayaan Chap Goh Meh 2025 yang akan berlangsung di Padang Kota, George Town pada 14 Februari 2025 (Khamis). Inisiatif ini diambil bagi memudahkan pergerakan pengunjung yang dijangka hadir beramai-ramai ke majlis perayaan tersebut. Program Chap Goh Meh, yang…
Penang, February 13- 2025 – Along with its No. 1 ranked Seafood Shell WOW on Trip Advisor(Tanjong Tokong Area), Hotel Sentral Seaview has set out to elevate travel this Ramadan byintroducing unique and exciting dining options. Unlike the traditional buffet format, the hotel willbe featuring a signature Seafood Shell WOW as one of the main…
Kuala Lumpur – Vietnam’s top low-cost airline, Vietjet, reported that 2024 was a game-changing year with unprecedented revenue growth. Along with a growth in international flight operations and AI-powered fuel efficiency systems, the company also reported significant expansion in multi-national filing tenders, marking Ailey’s exceptional ingenuity with a post-pandemic world. The airline’s amazing growth speaks…
GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed that a fight that broke out between a foreign woman and her male friend at Persiaran Karpal Singh early on Monday morning (February 10) was settled peacefully and no further action was taken. Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad, the chief of police for the Northeast District, stated that around 3:45…