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…
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…
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 – Two long-abandoned godowns along Victoria Street in George Town are set for a major transformation, following the state government’s successful legal appeal to reclaim the land. The derelict buildings, located at No. 161 and No. 165 Victoria Street, will be restored and repurposed into the George Town Heritage Research, Education…
KOTA KINABALU – Sabah is off to an encouraging start for the year with 1.44 million visitors in the first half of 2025, collecting about RM3.3 million in tourism receipts, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Speaking during a dinner in Semporna hosted for Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution…
GEORGE TOWN — Malaysia is poised to make history in its cruise tourism industry with the arrival of its first Chinese homeported cruise ship, M/V Piano Land, through a partnership between Chinese operator Astro Ocean Cruise and local travel company Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd. The M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise,…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has pushed back against a recent report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), which claimed that Perak outpaced Penang in attracting domestic tourists in 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai described the findings of the Domestic Tourism Survey 2024 as unreflective of Penang’s actual…
GEORGE TOWN — In a poignant celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and continuity, the Penang State Government has unveiled a video series titled “Traditional Trades of Penang” — a compelling tribute to the island’s living heritage and the artisans who keep it alive. Launched in conjunction with the upcoming George Town World Heritage Celebration this July…
SEMPORNA, July 1— The Regatta Lepa, Sabah’s iconic celebration of Bajau maritime culture, has officially cemented its place on the state tourism calendar — a move that is already reaping the rewards by drawing larger crowds and international attention to the vibrant coastal town of Semporna. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the festival’s…
IPOH: Perak took the top spot for the highest number of domestic tourists in 2024, says Loh Sze Yee. The state tourism committee chairman said, according to the Statistics Department, Perak welcomed 10.2 million local tourists, followed by Selangor and Pahang with 9.6 million and 9.5 million respectively last year. Loh attributed the achievement partly…
