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: Two prominent tourism associations are urging the government to introduce definitive guidelines for recreational vehicles (RVs) before officially adopting the segment into Malaysian tourism next year. Beginning Jan 1, the Transport Ministry will allow RVs to be licensed and regulated for commercial use, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook saying the decision…
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…
JOHOR BARU: Johor has emerged as an outlier within Malaysia’s medical tourism sector, posting a 15% increase in revenue in the first half of 2025, while overall national figures dropped 9% for the same period. State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon shared that the state’s healthcare sector is still thriving in its…
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…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s got a new door to the northern part of China with the inaugural arrival of China Eastern Airlines’ Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur flight. The first service, which arrived at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 4.30 am yesterday, flew in from Wuhan and was given a warm reception by Tourism Malaysia officials. Dubbed…
RIYADH: International soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabia’s newest tourism campaign, with the kingdom aiming to attract international visitors with a mix of history, culture and modern entertainment. Unveiled under the title “I Came for Football, I Stayed for More”, the campaign not only places Saudi Arabia in the sporting spotlight but also…
TAIPEI: Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract more international visitors by introducing new routes, nature trails and island experiences to encourage travel beyond its capital. Deputy director-general of the Taiwan Tourism Administration, Huang Shih-Fang, said tourist arrivals reached 4.2 million in the first half of this year, up 10% from the same period in…
KOTA KINABALU: A scuffle that involved punching and kicking over what purported to be tourist landing fees in one of Semporna’s famous islands has given the district a black eye as a diving paradise. The attack, which took place at about 10.30 am on Wednesday, involved a manager of a tour company who was attacked…
SIBU: The health and tourism sectors can complement each other to boost Sarawak’s appeal as a destination, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said while his portfolio may appear far removed from the medical field, the two were in fact closely interconnected. “The health and safety of a destination…
