SINGAPORE: Malaysia is stepping up its tourism game in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), with low-cost carrier Scoot joining the push through a strategic three-year partnership aimed at fuelling regional travel to the country. The Singapore-based airline, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, inked a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Tourism Malaysia, pledging to…
JOHOR BARU: As the countdown to Visit Johor 2026 (VM2026) begins, anticipation is building among Malaysians eager to explore what the southern state has to offer. From theme park thrills to eco-tourism experiences, Johor’s growing list of attractions is stirring excitement among young travellers and families alike. “I’ve always heard Johor is more developed, especially…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill Festival 2025 (PHF2025) came to a meaningful close yesterday evening with its signature event Music on the Hill – East Meets West, bringing the curtain down on a four-day celebration of heritage, culture and environmental appreciation atop one of Penang’s most iconic landmarks. Held at the historic Bellevue Hotel, the…
14 July 2025, Penang -The FAOPMA Pest Summit is back in Penang after a 10-year absence with a new emphasis on proactive and sustainable pest management throughout the Asia Pacific. Hosted from July 14 to 16, the summit—which is organized by the Malaysia Pest Management Association (MPMA)—draws more than 1,200 delegates from 20 countries, making…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A330neo aircraft as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy — a move that will see the national carrier become one of the largest operators of the widebody aircraft type in the…
PENANG, 8 July 2025 – AirAsia is organizing its RedRun event in Penang for the first time, as part of the airline’s regional tourism initiative after a successful first run in Bali earlier this year. Penang will host its RedRun event on 28 September at Gurney Plaza, with runners completing 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM categories….
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 – Two long-abandoned godowns along Victoria Street in George Town are set for a major transformation, following the state government’s successful legal appeal to reclaim the land. The derelict buildings, located at No. 161 and No. 165 Victoria Street, will be restored and repurposed into the George Town Heritage Research, Education…
KOTA KINABALU – Sabah is off to an encouraging start for the year with 1.44 million visitors in the first half of 2025, collecting about RM3.3 million in tourism receipts, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Speaking during a dinner in Semporna hosted for Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution…
GEORGE TOWN — Malaysia is poised to make history in its cruise tourism industry with the arrival of its first Chinese homeported cruise ship, M/V Piano Land, through a partnership between Chinese operator Astro Ocean Cruise and local travel company Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd. The M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise,…
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3– Five hotels under the SKS Hospitality Essentials group carried out various environmental initiatives throughout Johor in June in conjunction with World Environment Day 2025. In collaboration with local authorities, the participating hotels — AmanSari Nusajaya, AmanSari Desaru, and the FIVES Hotels JBCC, Meldrum and DNP — engaged in activities including community…
