MALAYSIA- Today, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chastised the Immigration Department for problems with traffic at the nation’s borders, especially in airports. The prime minister said tourists would not accept excuses for delays and hoped the issue could be resolved, comparing the criticism to “parental love” to ease congestion difficulties at counters processing admission of tourists. “Malaysia…
MALAYSIA- 400 delegates are expected to attend the first Asean Tourist Guides Conference, which is expected to have a total economic effect of RM3.3 million, according to Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). The 1st Asean Tourist Guides Conference, to be held at the Imperial Hotel Kuching from October 24–26 this year, is being proudly announced by the Sarawak Tourist Guides Association…
Penang, Malaysia: The PW Gold & Silver Ornament Merchants Association (PWGS) isthrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural “Business to Business” (B2B) and“Business to Consumer” (B2C) event, the 2nd edition of the PWGS Trade Fair 2024. Scheduled to be held from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024, this groundbreaking event is setto welcome approximately…
MALAYSIA- The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is investigating the spending habits and travel behaviour of South Korean tourists in the state to determine how to counteract the alleged monopoly of foreign-owned travel agencies. The study’s conclusions, according to STB Chief Executive Officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit, would be applied to create efficient marketing plans and provide a welcoming…
PENANG- World Hoops and Penang Basketball Association is thrilled to have this FIBA-endorsed international competition with its global publicity returning for seven years to Malaysia and specifically, Penang. This year’s Penang FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER will be held on JUNE 1-2 at Main Atrium Queensbay Mall supported by Penang State EXCO For Youth, Sports and Health, Penang State Sports Council, and…
MALAYSIA – Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) has concluded its 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) and approved the business plan for 2024. The airline aims to maintain its leading position in the domestic market while further expanding its international flight network. The airline has also achieved remarkable results in Q1/2024, paving the way for a successful…
According to the Tourism Development Department of the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, more than 263,160 Vietnamese travellers entered Laos in the first three months of this year, making up the second-largest group of foreign visitors to the nation during that time. It stated that during the studied period, Laos welcomed over a million…
MALAYSIA- According to Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, debit and credit cards can be used at RapidKL stations to purchase tickets as well as to subscribe to or top off My50 and MyCity travel passes. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 30, it stated, “The new payment modes are to ease and upgrade the efficiency of ticket purchases for…
Record numbers of foreign visitors are flooding Japan, and many of them are living like kings thanks to the falling value of the yen, splurging on everything from kimonos to cutlery and delicious dinners. French visitor Katia Lelievre, 36, laughed as she said, “I bought three pairs of shoes, which is something I would never normally do,”…
MALAYSIA- The nation anticipates a surge in tourists over China’s Labor Day golden week, according to Manoharan Periasamy, director-general of Tourism Malaysia. Following National Day and Chinese New Year celebrations, the Labor Day golden week falls on May 1st–5th. It is one of China’s three main holidays. He stated that at that time, Tourism Malaysia anticipates a 30% rise in visitors…
