KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is fast becoming a destination of choice for tourists, with a bold new plan to attract 7 million Chinese visitors annually by 2026. The strategy leverages the explosive rise driven by its visa-free travel and variety of packages specially marketed to Chinese visitors. According to Aaron Gan Chai Heng, Director of…
HANOI: Vietnam expanded its visa waiver policy to cover citizens of 15 countries to make the country more appealing as a destination for tourism and foreign investment. According to Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP on March 7, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic, and…
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…
KUCHING (April 5): Sarawak’s tour agencies are urged to create more packages with the state’s rural sectors, in a bid to boost eco-tourism and expose tourists to a more meaningful cultural experience. Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan stated while city centres like Kuching, Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu continue to…
Penang, April 2, 2025 – The expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) is underway to accommodate increasing international flight frequencies and passenger traffic, Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai stated. The expansion will enhance the passenger experience and further consolidate Penang’s position as a leading regional aviation hub….
HONG KONG: Hong Kong welcomed its iconic Rugby Sevens tournament and the international art fair Art Basel as a deliberate attempt to get tourism going again in the densely populated Asian finance hub. After three years of stringent COVID-19 restrictions that severely impacted tourist arrivals and led to an expatriate exodus, Hong Kong has witnessed…
KOTA KINABALU: Three brothers and the wife of one of them finally finished a 1,080km journey across 18 districts in Sabah in a bid to promote rural tourism after 52 nights of an unbelievable adventure. Ismardy Mosial, 47, a former banker, revealed that the trip plan was hatched six months ago when they decided to…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has launched the VisitKL portal and mobile app, a cutting-edge digital platform to enhance the city’s tourism sector. Mayor Maimunah Sharif highlighted that the platform offers detailed information on landmark destinations, cultural events, activities, and experiences to promote enhanced visitor engagement. “The launching of this portal is…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Brunei government is exploring the development of a cultural village to showcase the country’s rich heritage of seven indigenous ethnic groups. The initiative will serve to create a focal point for visitors to experience the rich culture of Brunei without going miles and miles. The government is currently exploring…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is positioning itself as a world-class vacation destination by emphasizing sustainable tourism, enhanced infrastructure, and community-based tourism under its Culture, Adventure, and Nature (CAN) strategy. State Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew pointed out the importance of such efforts towards the long-term development of the tourism sector. She called…