KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 – Malaysia and China began a new era of friendship and cooperation this July, with surging trade and record arrivals just 20 days into the dawn of ‘Golden 50 Years’ of diplomatic relations. The Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yuqing, affirmed bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$131.84 131.84bil (RM555.8…
OSAKA, Sept 26, 2025 – Penang has its eyes set on Japan’s Kansai Region, as the state continues to pursue Japanese travellers with its “Not The Penang That You Know” tourism campaign. Following a successful stop in Tokyo, the Penang delegation led by State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai brought…
MELAKA: Tomorrow evening, all eyes will be on Klebang as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), paving the way for the nation’s next major push in global tourism. The official launch coincides with the celebrations marking World Tourism Day 2025 and the three days of the World Tourism…
Two exciting experiences are set to capture people’s imaginations this season as preview videos for Grill with Dinosaur & Cultural Dance Extravaganza with Malaysian High Tea have been released this week. Both of these attractions will present visitors with a unique experience blending still more memorable entertainment, culture, and family-friendly experiences. The experience of dining…
JOHOR BARU: Johor has emerged as an outlier within Malaysia’s medical tourism sector, posting a 15% increase in revenue in the first half of 2025, while overall national figures dropped 9% for the same period. State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon shared that the state’s healthcare sector is still thriving in its…
LANGKAWI: Authorities and industry players have rubbished claims that Langkawi’s tourism industry suffered a slump during the Malaysia Day school holidays, calling the reports “misleading.” Despite suggestions of low hotel occupancy and declining arrivals, checks at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis ferry terminals showed strong traffic to the island even as the holiday period…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s got a new door to the northern part of China with the inaugural arrival of China Eastern Airlines’ Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur flight. The first service, which arrived at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 4.30 am yesterday, flew in from Wuhan and was given a warm reception by Tourism Malaysia officials. Dubbed…
RIYADH: International soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabia’s newest tourism campaign, with the kingdom aiming to attract international visitors with a mix of history, culture and modern entertainment. Unveiled under the title “I Came for Football, I Stayed for More”, the campaign not only places Saudi Arabia in the sporting spotlight but also…
TAIPEI: Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract more international visitors by introducing new routes, nature trails and island experiences to encourage travel beyond its capital. Deputy director-general of the Taiwan Tourism Administration, Huang Shih-Fang, said tourist arrivals reached 4.2 million in the first half of this year, up 10% from the same period in…
IPOH: Language remains a key challenge in efforts to promote Perak as a tourism destination, says State Executive Councillor Loh Sze Yee. The chairman of the state tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee said while Bahasa Malaysia must be upheld as the national language and featured on all signage, the inclusion of foreign languages…
