GEORGE TOWN, May 31 (InfoTourism)-Penang’s jewellers form the backbone of Malaysia’s gold and jewellery exports, contributing 80% to the industry, says Penang exco. The exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said Malaysia exported RM7.7 billion worth of gold and jewellery in 2023, up from RM7.39 billion in 2022. He said the…
Chulia Street, which used to be the centre of George Town, Penang’s nightlife and cultural liveliness, has undergone a significant change in the last few years. This well-known boulevard was bustling with life before the pandemic, luring both residents and visitors into its vibrant embrace every evening. Nevertheless, the flourishing hotspot was reduced to a…
Malaysia- today, on May 27, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Pagoh Campus opened its Kuliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages (KSTCL). The event was presided over by Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang. At approximately 10.45 a.m., Muar district administrator Hasrin Kamal Hashim,…
Industry insiders have discovered that Chinese visitors travelling abroad are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about visiting museums abroad. Among the most sought-after locations are the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Erawan Museum in Bangkok. According to Tuniu, an online travel agency based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, other foreign museums that Chinese tourists…
MALAYSIA- The Thai government and the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) will collaborate to advance the tourism industry, with a focus on states bordering Thailand, such as Kelantan. According to its president, Nigel Wong, this initiative is in response to the Ministry of Transport’s (MoT) declaration that buses from Thailand will be permitted entry…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang to experience three waves of durian harvest this year, says state exco Penang state exco for tourism and creative economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said according to durian orchard owners, the fruits have already started dropping, indicating a potentially longer season with more durian supply. “Currently, the 604, Ting Xiang, Xiao Hong,…
Thanks to its varied offerings and lively culture, Malaysia is quickly rising to the top of the list among Gen Z traveler preferences. Malaysia is well-known for its breathtaking beaches in Borneo and Langkawi, its vibrant towns, and its picturesque mountains like the Cameron Mountains. It also provides a special combination of elegance, affordability, and adventure. Young tourists who care about the environment are drawn to…
KUALA LUMPUR: Travel and tour operators are calling for the expansion of the fuel subsidy to include tour buses and other registered tourism vehicles. According to the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative influence on the tourism sector, with many tour operators finding it difficult to remain in business. As domestic tourism…
MALAYSIA- As per Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi , Johor boasts numerous tourist destinations with immense potential, something the state can be proud of. The Mentri Besar remarked that a recent social media video cast doubt on the state’s tourism industry and claimed Johor lacked any noteworthy tourist destinations. The film made clear how dull Johor…
The Malaysia Familiarization Programme for Singaporean media representatives and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) ran from May 6 to May 11, 2024, and was recently ended by Tourism Malaysia Singapore. The objective was to emphasize the concept of dual-city vacations in Malaysia and investigate the distinctive tourist attractions of Penang and Langkawi. The attendees, who were drawn from prestigious journals, newspapers, and…