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Cambodia Airways Lands in Penang A New Chapter in Regional Connectivity

Penang, Malaysia – 26 June 2025 – A warm Malaysian welcome greeted Cambodia Airways this morning as it celebrated the inaugural landing of its direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, marking a significant milestone in strengthening travel ties between two UNESCO-listed cultural gems. The historic touchdown at Penang International Airport was celebrated with great…

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AirAsia Celebrates Proud Milestone as World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 16th Straight Year

PARIS: AirAsia has once more soared to greater heights, clinching the coveted “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award for the 16th year in a row at the highly-acclaimed Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025. The award was announced in a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, marking an impressive milestone for the Malaysian airline…

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MAG Strengthens Langkawi’s Role as Strategic Tourism and Economic Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed Langkawi’s position as a vital gateway for tourism and economic growth, underscoring the national carrier’s commitment to promoting Malaysia globally. As one of Malaysia Airlines’ most iconic leisure destinations, Langkawi continues to play a pivotal role in the airline’s network. Currently, the group operates 56 weekly flights…

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Gawai Celebrations Light Up Sarawak Airports Amid Malaysia’s Soaring Visitor Numbers

SIBU, June 2 — Malaysia’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust resurgence in 2024, as vibrant Gawai Dayak celebrations at Sarawak’s key airports drew domestic and international attention, underscoring the nation’s cultural richness and hospitality. In a spirited collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), travellers arriving at Kuching International Airport (KIA)…

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Xi’an Flights from Penang Take Off Again This June, KL Route Being Explored

The Penang–Xi’an direct flight route, previously operated by China’s Loong Air, is expected to resume operations as early as June, signalling a strategic boost for Malaysia’s tourism sector ahead of the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), confirmed that active discussions…

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Bomb Hoax on IndiGo Flight Highlights Fragility of Tourism and Aviation Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Mumbai, May 8, 2025 — An IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai became the focus of a security scare late on May 6, after a bomb threat was phoned into Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 167 passengers, landed safely at 2:32 AM and was immediately isolated for inspection. Authorities later confirmed…

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