DUBAI: It was a proud night for Malaysia in the heart of the Middle East as Tourism Malaysia walked away with two major titles at the 8th Arabian Travel Awards, a recognition many in the industry say couldn’t have come at a better time. The agency was crowned Best National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Southeast Asia…
Saudi Arabia has stepped up its efforts to establish itself as a leading global tourism and aviation centre, announcing plans for several new airlines entering the market as part of the overall effort by the kingdom to promote international and religious travel. The establishment of Riyadh Air as the second national airline of Saudi Arabia…
PENANG, Nov 24, 2025 – Penang’s air links with Indonesia received a boost with the launch of TransNusa’s inaugural Jakarta–Penang flight, a move Tourism Malaysia says will drive more visitors into the state ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. The Indonesian carrier will operate the route three times a week before switching to daily flights in…
GEORGE TOWN: Amari SPICE Penang has launched its year-end initiative, “Christmas With A Cause”, combining festive celebrations with a community-driven effort in support of Asia Community Service (ACS). The hotel’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony returned with a sustainability theme, attended by media guests, hotel residents, ACS representatives, and staff members. This year’s décor features…
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18: Penang has received its first charter flight from Haikou early this morning, marking it the first destination in Penang for China’s low-cost carrier 9 Air. The airplane arrived at 5.32 am, at the Penang International Airport, which was accompanied by the traditional water salute, which is a ceremonial salute only those…
GEORGE TOWN – Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded a robust rise in international arrivals between January and September, driven primarily by visitors from Indonesia and China. Latest figures from the Immigration Department showed Indonesia remained Penang’s largest source of foreign arrivals, with 284,364 visitors in 2025, a 12.3 per cent increase from 2023. China registered…
KUCHING: A recently discovered 60-metre waterfall situated deep inside the mountain forests of Kampung Tarat Mawang, Serian, is expected to be the next big tourism attraction for the district. Serian District Council (MDS) chairman Dato Peter Minos said during a recent visit to the site with the village chiefs and villagers, they found this beautiful,…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has asked local councils for increased assistance to beautify popular tourist locations in the capital in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Motac Secretary-General Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot said the department wants local councils to ensure that Kuala Lumpur remains clean, fun…
Penang will soon be connected directly to Haikou, the capital of China’s Hainan Province, as Chinese carrier 9 Air prepares to launch chartered direct flights between the two cities starting November 18. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, announced that the new Haikou–Penang route will operate three times a…
BANGKOK: Thailand’s bid to revive its sluggish economy through domestic tourism incentives is facing headwinds as slow growth, high household debt and weak consumer sentiment continue to weigh on spending. In the southern coastal province of Trang, home to emerald caves and lush islands but often eclipsed by tourist magnets Phuket and Krabi, hopes were…
