KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is reassessing its objectives for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign after surpassing its aim of 35.6 million foreign visitors by reaching 38 million in 2024. “The overwhelming response forces us to set even higher standards,” stated Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture….
George Town, Pulau Pinang — Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang telah mengumumkan penambahan trip perkhidmatan feri sempena penganjuran Program Perayaan Chap Goh Meh 2025 yang akan berlangsung di Padang Kota, George Town pada 14 Februari 2025 (Khamis). Inisiatif ini diambil bagi memudahkan pergerakan pengunjung yang dijangka hadir beramai-ramai ke majlis perayaan tersebut. Program Chap Goh Meh, yang…
Penang, February 13- 2025 – Along with its No. 1 ranked Seafood Shell WOW on Trip Advisor(Tanjong Tokong Area), Hotel Sentral Seaview has set out to elevate travel this Ramadan byintroducing unique and exciting dining options. Unlike the traditional buffet format, the hotel willbe featuring a signature Seafood Shell WOW as one of the main…
PENAMPANG, February 12 — Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, has proposed the development of religious tourism in Sabah as a new Visit Malaysia Year 2026 attraction. According to him, this would demonstrate the distinctiveness and diversity of Malaysians, particularly in Sabah, which is renowned for its peace, harmony, and unity among…
February 10, George Town — Because of the careful planning and preparations made, Penang is certain that it would see a notable rise in Indian tourists for the Thaipusam celebration the following year. According to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, it will also result in a notable expansion of the state’s tourism industry and enhance…
Wong Hon Wai said that Penang is much like Uzbekistan, a place of immense cultural heritage, natural beauty, and thriving tourism and Uzbekistan has deep historical roots, cultural magnificence, and warm hospitality. “We also recognize that Uzbekistan is home to a predominantly Muslim population, and Penang, with its rich Islamic heritage and abundance of halal-certified…
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 27 — Chinese new villages will be developed as one of the country’s new tourism products ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with various efforts underway, including upgrading infrastructure in these villages. Malaysian Chinese New Village Secretariat chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said there are 613 Chinese new villages nationwide, each with its…
KOTA KINABALU: With Thursday’s (Jan 23) inauguration of the tourist Analytics Dashboard Portal, Sabah aims to improve tourist planning, information exchange, and product development. According to Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, the new tool intends to transform the way state stakeholders and policymakers gather and analyze vital tourist data. The…
JOHOR BARU: The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry reports that ASEAN member nations have decided to collaborate with Australia to foster closer tourist links and solve the challenges associated with visiting the country. According to its secretary-general, Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, ASEAN leaders discussed making Australia a conversation partner in addition to its current partners—Japan,…
JOHOR BARU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says ASEAN nations should balance tourism and development as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic’s shadow. According to him, this strategy will contribute to combating overtourism. “Resolving the issues of excessive tourism is essential to preserving the equilibrium between the expansion of tourism and the welfare…