GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s tourism scene received a timely lift with the arrival of the Discovery Princess, whose maiden call at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) injected an estimated RM1.6mil into the local economy. The luxury liner, operated by Princess Cruises, brought 3,837 passengers and crew to the island, reaffirming Penang’s position as one of…
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism and retail industry groups have urged the government to review the suspension of coach services operating at shopping malls, warning that the move could derail efforts to boost tourist arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. In a joint statement, the BB-KLCC Tourism Association, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Association of Hotel…
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 – The Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia-Penang was officially launched today at Gurney Paragon Mall, marking another milestone in the nationwide campaign aimed at reviving domestic tourism and celebrating Malaysia’s cultural richness. The event was officiated by Tourism Malaysia Deputy Chairman Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, who emphasised the importance of community-driven tourism…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is targeting 30 million inbound tourists to the capital in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, in an effort to further position Kuala Lumpur as a leading tourism destination. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said DBKL had outlined 35 major events to showcase Malaysia’s arts,…
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 – Penang’s healthcare travel sector is poised for significant growth with Indonesian carrier TransNusa set to launch its inaugural direct flight between Jakarta and Penang this month. State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the new service, beginning Nov 24, was timely as Malaysia gears up for…
