KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will hold discussions with the Ministry of Finance to explore the possibility of expanding the existing special income tax relief for domestic tourism, said its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong said the proposal aims to include accommodation at registered tourism premises and…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has strengthened its tourism and air travel ties with China following the launch of Xiamen Airlines’ new direct flight between Quanzhou and Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight, MF8661, landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at about 2.45 pm on Wednesday, marking the start of regular services between the two…
Saudia has officially taken its signature style from the tarmac to the runway. The national carrier of Saudi Arabia made its fashion debut at Riyadh Fashion Week 2025, unveiling SV, a premium lifestyle brand inspired by the romance of flight and the spirit of Saudi creativity. The show, held at The Roof at Al Mamlaka…
JAKARTA: Indonesia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward deepening their aviation ties, with both nations agreeing to expand civil aviation cooperation that will pave the way for new direct flight routes and stronger tourism and trade links. The agreement was formalised during a bilateral aviation meeting held in Istanbul from October 22 to…
SINGAPORE – Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, has been named the Official Premium Partner for Riyadh Season 2025, solidifying the airline’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s most-awaited worldwide entertainment event. The partnership was officially sealed at a ceremony that was attended by His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Alshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors…
GEORGE TOWN: Travellers travelling between Singapore and Penang will soon have another option to choose from, as Scoot is increasing its flights between the two destinations from three daily flights to four starting on Nov 22. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, stated that another increase in services is…
SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 – The target of attracting eight million tourists to Selangor in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY2025) is within reach, said State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Ng Suee Lim. Ng said as of June this year, Selangor had already recorded 4.14 million tourist arrivals, equivalent to 52 per…
BALIK PULAU, Oct 18 – The long-awaited new jetty in Teluk Bahang has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for the local community and strengthening the area’s position as one of Penang’s premier eco-tourism gateways. The RM5.5 million concrete jetty replaces the decades-old wooden structure that had served fishermen and boat operators for more than…
GEORGE TOWN: Batik Air will expand its operations in Penang with two new direct international routes from Medan and Singapore starting December 8, 2025, further strengthening Penang’s position as a key aviation hub in northern Malaysia. The announcement followed a meeting between Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) Wong Hon Wai…
BEIJING: China’s tourism sector is reaching new heights, following an increase in international arrivals since the country’s expansion of its visa exemption policy. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) stated that the country received 7.25 million foreign visitors in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 48.3% of visa-exempt arrivals year over year. The policy…
