KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, is set to broaden its tourism promotion efforts beyond the Asean region ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), with new attention directed towards European and Central Asian markets. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Nigel Wong said while demand from Asean travellers remains steady, diversification is necessary to sustain…
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) has clarified that its Kuala Lumpur–Incheon flight on Aug 13 did not mistakenly land at the wrong airport, but was diverted to Gimpo International Airport for safety reasons. The airline said flight D7506, which departed from Kuala Lumpur, touched down safely at 10:54 p.m. after a planned diversion prompted by…
KUALA LUMPUR: Highlighting Taiwan’s dynamic cultural charms and tourism potential, the Salam Taiwan booths and the Taiwan Tourism pavilion at the three-day Matta Fair recently drew a sizable crowd. As part of its commitment to advancing travel that respects Islamic principles, Salam Taiwan aims to provide a welcoming environment where all visitors can experience “pematah…
