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Tourism Players Call for Bigger Allocation to Boost Penang’s Appeal Ahead of VM2026

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7- Tourism industry stakeholders are urging the Federal Government to increase allocations for Penang under Budget 2026, saying a larger share would enable the state to enhance its tourism promotion and maintain its position as one of Malaysia’s leading destinations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang…

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China-Malaysia celebrate ‘Golden 50 Years’ with trade, tourism boom

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 – Malaysia and China began a new era of friendship and cooperation this July, with surging trade and record arrivals just 20 days into the dawn of ‘Golden 50 Years’ of diplomatic relations. The Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yuqing, affirmed bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$131.84 131.84bil (RM555.8…

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Two New Attractions to Offer Excitement to Visitors: Grill with Dinosaur & Cultural Dance Extravaganza at The Top

Two exciting experiences are set to capture people’s imaginations this season as preview videos for Grill with Dinosaur & Cultural Dance Extravaganza with Malaysian High Tea have been released this week. Both of these attractions will present visitors with a unique experience blending still more memorable entertainment, culture, and family-friendly experiences. The experience of dining…

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Authorities refute reports of a Langkawi tourism slump

LANGKAWI: Authorities and industry players have rubbished claims that Langkawi’s tourism industry suffered a slump during the Malaysia Day school holidays, calling the reports “misleading.” Despite suggestions of low hotel occupancy and declining arrivals, checks at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis ferry terminals showed strong traffic to the island even as the holiday period…

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Le Meridien GM named as the New MAH Sabah/Labuan chairman

KOTA KINABALU: Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu General Manager Suresh Ramasamy has been named as the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah/Labuan Chapter chairman. He takes over from Promenade Hotel General Manager, Hafizan Wong, who stepped down on completion of his term to focus on his hotel ventures. The organisation expressed appreciation for Hafizan’s tenure, describing…

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Tourism Leaders Call For Infrastructure, Budget Boost Ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

PETALING JAYA, Sept 9- Tourism industry leaders have urged the government to step up infrastructure readiness and allocate greater resources ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, which is set to begin in four months. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Nigel Wong said airports must be in optimal condition as…

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