KOTA KINABALU, April 30 — Sabah Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, has called on the federal government to allocate a fair share of tourism funding to the state in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026. Speaking at a tourism industry engagement session organised by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), Joniston…
George Town, Penang, 30 April 2025 — The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter has officially announced RHB Bank as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor for the MATTA Fair Penang 2025, scheduled to take place from 24–25 May 2025 at the Setia SPICE Arena. This highly anticipated event will feature 270 booths…
Malaysia Airlines is set to enhance its Australian network with increased flights and the debut of its latest Airbus A330neo, offering passengers a quieter, more comfortable journey – and for those in business class, an elevated level of luxury. The A330neo, which replaces the older A330 models typically seen on Kuala Lumpur–Australia routes, introduces a…
Sarawak is preparing for a major tourism boost this October with the hosting of a US superstar concert. The move is poised to draw thousands of visitors from neighbouring Indonesia, Brunei, and beyond, solidifying Sarawak’s emerging reputation as a premier cultural and entertainment destination in Southeast Asia. The highly anticipated concert is projected to deliver…
JOHOR BAHRU, 27 April 2025 — This Ramadan, the spirit of giving found a vibrant home at Four Points by Sheraton Desaru, where every plate served at their Selera Warisan Kampung buffet helped build a better future. In a heartfelt campaign that blended tradition with compassion, the hotel raised an impressive RM29,875 for the National…
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia – Malaysia was the power to be counted with at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025), where it organized a record-breaking event in Johor Bahru to gather all 10 ASEAN member states and key dialogue partners like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Russia. The forum focused on formulating sustainable, resilient,…
GEORGE TOWN, Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the airline will expand its presence in Malaysia after choosing Penang as its first destination a year ago. “Juneyao Airlines is now expanding its footprint by officially introducing the Shanghai–Kuala Lumpur route. This move enhances air connectivity between China and Malaysia,…
JOHOR: SKS Hospitality launches the ‘Driven and Resilient Individuals with Vision for Excellence (Driven), an initiative aimed at fast-tracking aspiring talents into supervisory roles across its essential hotel portfolio, which includes the Fives and AmanSari brands. The drive is a key component of SKS Hospitality’s education-based ESG initiative under Project HELANG. Targeted at fresh graduates…
PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s extension of visa-free stay for Chinese tourists for five years is expected to be a major economic booster, with tourism operators and business communities forecasting knock-on effects across various sectors. Tourism industry stakeholders say the long-term visa exemption brings stability, enabling better planning and development of Chinese-focused tourism products. They anticipate…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and AirAsia MOVE have formed a strategic partnership to promote travel to Singapore, particularly from key Southeast Asian source markets like Malaysia and Thailand. Established formally in a Letter of Cooperation dated April 17, 2025, the collaboration will introduce curated holiday packages on the AirAsia MOVE platform. The packages will…
