Sarawak is preparing for a major tourism boost this October with the hosting of a US superstar concert. The move is poised to draw thousands of visitors from neighbouring Indonesia, Brunei, and beyond, solidifying Sarawak’s emerging reputation as a premier cultural and entertainment destination in Southeast Asia. The highly anticipated concert is projected to deliver…
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia – Malaysia was the power to be counted with at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025), where it organized a record-breaking event in Johor Bahru to gather all 10 ASEAN member states and key dialogue partners like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Russia. The forum focused on formulating sustainable, resilient,…
JOHOR: SKS Hospitality launches the ‘Driven and Resilient Individuals with Vision for Excellence (Driven), an initiative aimed at fast-tracking aspiring talents into supervisory roles across its essential hotel portfolio, which includes the Fives and AmanSari brands. The drive is a key component of SKS Hospitality’s education-based ESG initiative under Project HELANG. Targeted at fresh graduates…
GEORGE TOWN, April 18, 2025 — The spirit of acceptance and inclusivity will take center stage later this month with the Penang Shine Like Stars Association set to stage its highly anticipated 8th Annual Autism Acceptance Campaign 2025. In the vibrant setting of Prangin Mall, Penang, the event is guaranteed to be a fun and…
Penang, 17 April 2025 — Penang’s image as a high-tech and sustainable production giant is set to shine even brighter this July, as NRG Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd takes a major leap in expanding its world-class trade show series. The much-awaited Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) and Penang Manufacturing Expo (PMAX) are set to come…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have strengthened their bilateral ties with the signing of 31 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in several sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the digital economy, tourism, trade, and education. The signing of the MoUs was witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is…
PENANG, 15 APRIL 2025 — Penang has confirmed its status as Malaysia’s premier investment and technology innovation hub, with RM42.76 billion worth of realised investments and the creation of nearly 9,000 employment opportunities registered during 2024. The phenomenal success is the result of intense collaboration among the Penang State Government, the Northern Corridor Economic Region…
Penang, Malaysia – Malaysia’s highly anticipated Northern International Audio & Visual Show (NIAV) 2025 is returning with its strongest and most immersive experience from April 25 to 27 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang. Dubbed the country’s flagship forum for visual technology and audio enthusiasts, NIAV’s latest edition is going to be its most…
April 2025, Johor Bahru — When reports broke that the United States had imposed a 24% tariff on Malaysian imports with effect from April 9, the limelight predictably fell on manufacturing, palm oil, and electrical components. But under the radar, another sector stands quietly at risk: tourism. While not in the tariff bullseye, Malaysia’s tourism…
PUTRAJAYA, April 9, 2025 — The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is further strengthening its collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to develop Penang as the region’s premier cruise tourism destination. Led by its Chairman, Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, PPC sent a delegation on a courtesy visit to Tourism Minister Datuk Seri…
