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…
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…
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang tourism landscape welcomed a new addition this morning with the launch of the Penang River Cruise along Sungai Juru in Seberang Perai. The attraction was unveiled by the state tourism and creative economy committee chairman, Wong Hon Wai, who described it as a milestone in the state’s efforts to diversify tourism offerings…
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…
