JOHOR BARU: With the Visit Johor 2026 campaign on the horizon, the state has ramped up efforts to enhance cleanliness and public hygiene, kicking off a statewide “scrub-up” that is turning heads. According to The Star, some 40 high-pressure jetting lorries have been deployed under “Operasi Tanpa Debu” (Dust-Free Operation), an initiative by the Solid…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill Festival 2025 (PHF2025) came to a meaningful close yesterday evening with its signature event Music on the Hill – East Meets West, bringing the curtain down on a four-day celebration of heritage, culture and environmental appreciation atop one of Penang’s most iconic landmarks. Held at the historic Bellevue Hotel, the…
KLANG – Selangor is intensifying its efforts to position itself as one of the region’s top medical tourism hubs, capitalising on its world-class healthcare infrastructure and growing international interest in health travel. According to State Government and Tourism Committee Chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim, Selangor has intensified its promotional campaigns over the past two years…
PORT KLANG: Selangor’s maritime tourism is preparing to enter a new era as China’s Piano Land cruise ship prepares to make Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) its home port by the end of this year—a move set to anchor international tourism growth for the state. The 12-deck luxury liner, which accommodates up to 2,000 passengers,…
MELAKA, July 17- The Melaka state government is set to roll out a smart tourism initiative called “Smart AI Tourism Melaka” by September this year, aimed at enhancing the digital tourism landscape, Bernama reported. According to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, the initiative will utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the overall visitor…
TOKYO: Japan welcomed a record 21.5 million visitors in the first half of the year, up 21 per cent from the first half of last year, despite a sharp drop in tourists from Hong Kong due to prevailing speculations of a strong earthquake. According to figures released by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) on…
ROTORUA (New Zealand): The Maori community’s transformation of their traditional village into a globally recognised tourism destination has inspired Malaysia to consider a similar model to uplift its Orang Asli settlements, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking to reporters during his working visit to New Zealand, Zahid said the integration…
JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Johor’s public healthcare system is reaching a critical point as a worsening manpower shortage continues to stretch frontline workers beyond safe limits, The Star reported. During a visit to Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI), Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed grave concern over the situation, revealing that some nurses…
14 July 2025, Penang -The FAOPMA Pest Summit is back in Penang after a 10-year absence with a new emphasis on proactive and sustainable pest management throughout the Asia Pacific. Hosted from July 14 to 16, the summit—which is organized by the Malaysia Pest Management Association (MPMA)—draws more than 1,200 delegates from 20 countries, making…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur is in talks to forge a strategic partnership with Menara The Suite, aiming to enhance support for Malaysia’s burgeoning medical tourism sector through the provision of nearby accommodation for patients and their families. Located just 300 metres from Gleneagles along Jalan Ampang, Menara The Suite is…
