Penang, 27 March 2025 – Cunard’s latest luxury cruise liner, the elite Queen Anne of Southampton, United Kingdom, docked its long-awaited maiden call at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in Penang Port today. This milestone achievement significantly boosts Malaysia’s expanding cruise tourism industry. Tourism Malaysia officially received Queen Anne as part of its 107-day grand…
KOTA KINABALU: Three brothers and the wife of one of them finally finished a 1,080km journey across 18 districts in Sabah in a bid to promote rural tourism after 52 nights of an unbelievable adventure. Ismardy Mosial, 47, a former banker, revealed that the trip plan was hatched six months ago when they decided to…
KUCHING (March 24): Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has challenged event organizers to harness the possibility of pickleball as a major component of Sarawak sports tourism. He was glad for the chance to help facilitate drives to market the sport in driving the state as a destination in…
MELAKA, March 21 — Melaka will be the host of the launching of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The event’s budget has been approved by the federal government, he added, with the state government to undertake the preparations. The Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is positioning itself as a world-class vacation destination by emphasizing sustainable tourism, enhanced infrastructure, and community-based tourism under its Culture, Adventure, and Nature (CAN) strategy. State Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew pointed out the importance of such efforts towards the long-term development of the tourism sector. She called…
KOTA KINABALU (The Star): A pilot digital tourism data collection system has been introduced in Kiulu, a big step forward in improving the data of tourist arrivals in rural Sabah. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai explained that the project will enhance data collection, analysis, and utilization to enable sustainable development of rural tourism. “Having accurate data is essential in understanding the true landscape of rural and community-based tourism, allowing us to develop more…
LABUAN, March 15 (Bernama)– Labuan is set for a transformation with the initiation of the RM78 million Waterfront Development Project (Phase 1) that will be aimed at the island’s economy and tourism sectors. The development, to be hosted at Victoria Harbour Beach, where Labuan used to have a wet market, is expected to create new…
Penang, Malaysia – 10 March 2025 – Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) unveiled its Business Events Penang 2024 Annual Review today at the Iconic Marjorie Hotel, with an impressive RM1.29 billion economic impact for the state. The launch was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, accompanied by the Penang State Exco for…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Ministry is working to address concerns over high hotel licensing fees in the state capital, which industry players say could severely impact business sustainability. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew acknowledged the financial strain on hoteliers, particularly three-star establishments, and emphasized the need for a balanced solution. “I…
KUALA LUMPUR: With strong signs of a thriving tourism sector, the future for Langkawi’s hospitality sector in 2025 appears extremely positive. Under the Greater Kedah 2050 vision, which strongly focuses on ecotourism, upscale resorts, and economic growth, the island is set for significant development. The 3.5 million visitors Langkawi hopes to attract in 2025 is…