KUCHING (March 24): Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has challenged event organizers to harness the possibility of pickleball as a major component of Sarawak sports tourism. He was glad for the chance to help facilitate drives to market the sport in driving the state as a destination in…
Initiatives are now being made to establish a direct chartered flight from Johor Baru to Taichung, one of the biggest cities in Taiwan. Johor chapter head of the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Edwin Tay stated that he would be leading a delegation to Taiwan in the near future to negotiate with the Taichung city…
MELAKA, March 21 — Melaka will be the host of the launching of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The event’s budget has been approved by the federal government, he added, with the state government to undertake the preparations. The Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar…
Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia’s national airline and a member of the Malaysian Aviation Group, has partnered with global travel services provider Trip.com to enhance its MH upgrade programme. This is the airline’s first time offering its upgrade facility on a third-party website, and this offers greater convenience and ease of use for travelers. MH upgrade allows…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Brunei government is exploring the development of a cultural village to showcase the country’s rich heritage of seven indigenous ethnic groups. The initiative will serve to create a focal point for visitors to experience the rich culture of Brunei without going miles and miles. The government is currently exploring…
(March 19) The Edge Malaysia: Bangkok Airways Pcl is set to purchase up to 30 new aircraft under its replacement policy, after a tourism boom fueled by hit TV series The White Lotus. The Thai airline is in talks with Airbus SE, Boeing Co, and Embraer SA to purchase a minimum of 20 single-aisle jets…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is positioning itself as a world-class vacation destination by emphasizing sustainable tourism, enhanced infrastructure, and community-based tourism under its Culture, Adventure, and Nature (CAN) strategy. State Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew pointed out the importance of such efforts towards the long-term development of the tourism sector. She called…
KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators in the city are demanding a meeting with Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) immediately over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that the increased rates would lead to the shut down of most budget hotels. The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) has strongly objected to the hike…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment will meet with AirAsia to try to find out why five direct international flights to Sabah have been suspended. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said AirAsia’s top management would brief her in two days. “I prefer to hear it from them firsthand and the reasons…
KOTA KINABALU (The Star): A pilot digital tourism data collection system has been introduced in Kiulu, a big step forward in improving the data of tourist arrivals in rural Sabah. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai explained that the project will enhance data collection, analysis, and utilization to enable sustainable development of rural tourism. “Having accurate data is essential in understanding the true landscape of rural and community-based tourism, allowing us to develop more…