KUALA LUMPUR: According to Manoharan Periasamy, director-general of Tourism Malaysia, the media may have a significant impact on promoting vacation destinations to increase domestic tourism. In an attempt to highlight lesser-known treasures, Manoharan urged media outlets to make the most of their reach to highlight Malaysia’s wide range of tourist attractions. When it comes to…
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, 10 August 2024* – Johor Bahru’s fast-growing coffee culture is set for a caffeine high as style-centric Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru teams up with leading player JWC Coffee to turn everyone’s favourite brew into a whole new lifestyle experience. With its philosophy of injecting local flavour into its hospitality experiences, the…
The Penang Signature Gold, Gems & Jewellery (PSGJ) Fair 2024 has officially begun at the Setia Spice Convention Centre in Penang, marking a significant event for the gold and jewellery industry in Southeast Asia. From 9 to 11 August 2024, this prestigious fair is anticipated to attract around 5,000 trade visitors from 13 countries, solidifying…
SEPANG, 8 August 2024 – AirAsia has unveiled a major expansion of its flight network, increasing its weekly flights to 3,281 across 10 ASEAN countries. This move, announced during the 57th ASEAN Day event, aims to enhance tourism and economic growth in the region. The announcement was made at a ceremony hosted by AirAsia RedQ…
KUCHING, Aug 7 — Tourism can be a powerful tool for fostering global peace and understanding, according to Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Malaysia’s Tourism Minister. At the International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (ICRTH) 2024, Abdul Karim highlighted tourism’s dual role in driving economic growth and enhancing social cohesion. He emphasized that…
WTTC: Malaysia’s Travel and Tourism Industry Will Add MYR 198.7 Billion to the Country’s Economy According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry is predicted to increase significantly in 2024, breaking all previous records in terms of employment, economic contributions, and domestic visitor expenditure….
PETALING JAYA: When will Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh be able to represent Perak as its ambassador? Tourism Perak reportedly hopes to appoint the actress, who was born in Ipoh, as the state’s ambassador, according to the New Straits Times. The chief executive officer of Tourism Perak, Nurmalis Musa, stated that negotiations with Yeoh are still…
Penang, 26 July 2024 – Digital Penang has unveiled the Market Access Thailand program, aiming to catapult Penang’s startups into the thriving Thai market. This initiative, in line with the Penang2030 vision, seeks to position Penang as a premier digital technology hub. YB Zairil Khir Johari, Penang EXCO for Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital, announced the…
IPOH: Since Visit Melaka Year (VMM 2024) and Visit Perak Year (2024) are happening simultaneously, it is inappropriate to compare their liveliness. According to Tourism Perak CEO Nurmalis Musa, many people are complaining that TMP 2024 isn’t well-promoted or engaging enough. “We’re constantly being compared to Melaka. The problem is that Perak has twelve districts…
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Reuters) – In the most recent protest against a vital business for the Iberian nation, thousands of anti-tourists demonstrated on Sunday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Protesters carrying improvised aircraft and cruise ship models marched through the streets of Mallorca’s city, holding placards that said, “Stop private jets” and “No to…
