KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will hold discussions with the Ministry of Finance to explore the possibility of expanding the existing special income tax relief for domestic tourism, said its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong said the proposal aims to include accommodation at registered tourism premises and…
SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 – The target of attracting eight million tourists to Selangor in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY2025) is within reach, said State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Ng Suee Lim. Ng said as of June this year, Selangor had already recorded 4.14 million tourist arrivals, equivalent to 52 per…
BALIK PULAU, Oct 18 – The long-awaited new jetty in Teluk Bahang has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for the local community and strengthening the area’s position as one of Penang’s premier eco-tourism gateways. The RM5.5 million concrete jetty replaces the decades-old wooden structure that had served fishermen and boat operators for more than…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has once again earned global recognition after being named one of the Top 10 Best Islands in Asia 2025 by the prestigious U.S. travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. The annual Readers’ Choice Awards, known for celebrating the world’s most beloved travel destinations, placed Penang alongside Langkawi as Malaysia’s representatives on the list,…
JOHOR BARU: Little India here is set to become one of Johor Baru’s main tourist attractions once the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Baru and Singapore begins operations on Jan 1, 2027, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the completion of the RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone…
DATUK Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed deep regret over the confusion surrounding the serving of alcohol at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner, but stopped short of issuing an apology. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister admitted that the misunderstanding arose from not clarifying that the event was organised by the private sector, namely…
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…
PETALING JAYA: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has denied claims that Tourism Malaysia served food or alcoholic beverages at a dinner held in conjunction with the Global Travel Meet. He clarified that the dinner was organised by private sector partners to celebrate Malaysia’s first global travel event of its kind,…
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…
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…
