KULIM: A new online portal, VisitKulim.my, has been launched to promote the district’s industrial, tourism and community potential. The portal was officially launched on Oct 11 in conjunction with the Kulim Festival and National Sports Day 2025 at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park Sports Complex. The event was officiated by YBhg. En. Habib Ahmad Muhaiyuddin, the…
GEORGE TOWN: Hotel Royale Chulan Penang has launched The B.I.G Buffet, a weekend culinary experience that is “Bountiful, Indulgent and Gastronomic”, as the name suggests. Every Friday and Saturday evening, the Sri Tanjung Café is transformed into an abode for hearty food lovers, with a lavish feast that combines the elements of a buffet buffet…
JOHOR BARU: Little India here is set to become one of Johor Baru’s main tourist attractions once the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Baru and Singapore begins operations on Jan 1, 2027, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the completion of the RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone…
DATUK Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed deep regret over the confusion surrounding the serving of alcohol at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner, but stopped short of issuing an apology. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister admitted that the misunderstanding arose from not clarifying that the event was organised by the private sector, namely…
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7- Tourism industry stakeholders are urging the Federal Government to increase allocations for Penang under Budget 2026, saying a larger share would enable the state to enhance its tourism promotion and maintain its position as one of Malaysia’s leading destinations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang…
PETALING JAYA: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has denied claims that Tourism Malaysia served food or alcoholic beverages at a dinner held in conjunction with the Global Travel Meet. He clarified that the dinner was organised by private sector partners to celebrate Malaysia’s first global travel event of its kind,…
Penang, Oct 6, 2025 – Courtyard by Marriott Penang is adding spice to its weekends with a culinary celebration that unites the best of Thailand and Penang. The hotel’s Authentic Thai & Local Flavour Buffet Dinner, a special collaboration with The Thai • เดอะไทย Café and Restaurant, promises a delicious blend of two distinct food…
PETALING JAYA: Two prominent tourism associations are urging the government to introduce definitive guidelines for recreational vehicles (RVs) before officially adopting the segment into Malaysian tourism next year. Beginning Jan 1, the Transport Ministry will allow RVs to be licensed and regulated for commercial use, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook saying the decision…
PETALING JAYA: Industry captains are calling on Putrajaya to allocate more funds and offer greater incentives in the upcoming budget to ensure the success of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), warning that the campaign must not be a flash-in-the-pan but leave a lasting legacy. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) and the Malaysian…
