KUALA LUMPUR: According to Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a more thorough Visit Malaysia Year 2026 advertising video will feature elements of mosque architecture. The newly released 41-second tourism advertising montage, which caused controversy because it omitted mosque aspects, was described as a quick and simple launch video by the minister of tourism, arts, and…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is internationally renowned for its outstanding achievements in medical tourism, capturing 45% of the market share last year. According to statistics from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, the total revenue of the national medical tourism industry reached RM1.15 billion in the first half of 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman…
KUCHING, January 7 — The Four Points by Sheraton Kuching/Century Kuching Hotel is being transformed into Wisma Elica by award-winning real estate developer Elica Sdn Bhd. Two historic projects will be part of this massive renovation: Care Collective, the largest senior wellness centre in East Malaysia, which is operated in association with My Care Concierge…
PETALING JAYA: Tourism Malaysia’s recently unveiled Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) sun bear mascots, Wira and Manja, received a collective “awww” from Malaysians. Malaysians were immediately enamoured with the cute pair on social media, asking where they could get anything with two sun bears on them. On Facebook, Saiful Firdaus Sulaiman wrote: “Sooo ccuuuutteeee. Products include…
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 6 – The Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal welcomed the Norwegian Sky cruise ship on Jan 5 for its maiden call, marking the start of the 2025 cruise season and the ship’s inaugural arrival in Asia. Chairman of the Penang Port Commission, Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin said nearly 2,000 passengers and approximately 900…
SIBU: In line with the MADANI government’s emphasis on elevating cultural tourism to a national priority, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) is preparing to launch several cultural tourism initiatives and events in 2025. According to Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, the cultural tourism sector has the potential to boost economic growth…
MELAKA: To improve service and management standards and give each of these tourism ambassadors a distinct personality, all Melaka trishaws will go through a digital metamorphosis. According to a statement from Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, licensed trishaws would be given unique identification numbers and QR codes to protect the safety of both…
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 – Chinese airline Loong Air launched its new direct flight connecting Xi’an, China to Penang at Penang International Airport on Monday (Dec 30). The flight will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, using an Airbus A320 with a capacity of 168 passengers. Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin…
George Town, Penang (Dec 23)—Penang’s 2025 outlook is set for a vibrant future, says Peter Lo, Head of House at George Penang by the Crest Collection. Lo said the vibrant outlook is driven by foreign arrivals, infrastructure developments, and a strategic push to increase tourism spending. However, Lo said that stakeholders should not only focus…
JOHOR BARU: In response to a spike in demand brought on by consecutive celebrations and school breaks, hotels are bustling during this period. According to Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Johor Chapter, the ASEAN Tourism Forum next month has also helped to boost reservations. “During holiday seasons, hotels in this area,…