KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is targeting 30 million inbound tourists to the capital in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, in an effort to further position Kuala Lumpur as a leading tourism destination. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said DBKL had outlined 35 major events to showcase Malaysia’s arts,…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has strengthened its tourism and air travel ties with China following the launch of Xiamen Airlines’ new direct flight between Quanzhou and Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight, MF8661, landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at about 2.45 pm on Wednesday, marking the start of regular services between the two…
JAKARTA: Indonesia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward deepening their aviation ties, with both nations agreeing to expand civil aviation cooperation that will pave the way for new direct flight routes and stronger tourism and trade links. The agreement was formalised during a bilateral aviation meeting held in Istanbul from October 22 to…
SINGAPORE – Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, has been named the Official Premium Partner for Riyadh Season 2025, solidifying the airline’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s most-awaited worldwide entertainment event. The partnership was officially sealed at a ceremony that was attended by His Excellency Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Alshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors…
GEORGE TOWN: Travellers travelling between Singapore and Penang will soon have another option to choose from, as Scoot is increasing its flights between the two destinations from three daily flights to four starting on Nov 22. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, stated that another increase in services is…
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…
BEIJING: China’s tourism sector is reaching new heights, following an increase in international arrivals since the country’s expansion of its visa exemption policy. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) stated that the country received 7.25 million foreign visitors in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 48.3% of visa-exempt arrivals year over year. The policy…
Aviation centre HANOI: The province of Bắc Ninh is preparing to establish itself as Vietnam’s next big aviation centre with the major expansion of Gia Bình International Airport to increase total passenger and cargo handling capacity by 2050. Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh has approved modifications to the airport’s master plan for 2021-30, providing…
KULIM: A new online portal, VisitKulim.my, has been launched to promote the district’s industrial, tourism and community potential. The portal was officially launched on Oct 11 in conjunction with the Kulim Festival and National Sports Day 2025 at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park Sports Complex. The event was officiated by YBhg. En. Habib Ahmad Muhaiyuddin, the…
GEORGE TOWN: Hotel Royale Chulan Penang has launched The B.I.G Buffet, a weekend culinary experience that is “Bountiful, Indulgent and Gastronomic”, as the name suggests. Every Friday and Saturday evening, the Sri Tanjung Café is transformed into an abode for hearty food lovers, with a lavish feast that combines the elements of a buffet buffet…
