GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18: Penang has received its first charter flight from Haikou early this morning, marking it the first destination in Penang for China’s low-cost carrier 9 Air. The airplane arrived at 5.32 am, at the Penang International Airport, which was accompanied by the traditional water salute, which is a ceremonial salute only those…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has asked local councils for increased assistance to beautify popular tourist locations in the capital in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Motac Secretary-General Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot said the department wants local councils to ensure that Kuala Lumpur remains clean, fun…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will hold discussions with the Ministry of Finance to explore the possibility of expanding the existing special income tax relief for domestic tourism, said its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong said the proposal aims to include accommodation at registered tourism premises and…
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…
PETALING JAYA: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has denied claims that Tourism Malaysia served food or alcoholic beverages at a dinner held in conjunction with the Global Travel Meet. He clarified that the dinner was organised by private sector partners to celebrate Malaysia’s first global travel event of its kind,…
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…
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…
Penang, Malaysia – 26 June 2025 – A warm Malaysian welcome greeted Cambodia Airways this morning as it celebrated the inaugural landing of its direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, marking a significant milestone in strengthening travel ties between two UNESCO-listed cultural gems. The historic touchdown at Penang International Airport was celebrated with great…
The Penang–Xi’an direct flight route, previously operated by China’s Loong Air, is expected to resume operations as early as June, signalling a strategic boost for Malaysia’s tourism sector ahead of the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), confirmed that active discussions…
GEORGE TOWN, May 7 – A public debate has erupted over the current state and direction of Penang’s tourism sector following remarks made during a Tourism Malaysia press conference on Monday (May 5). Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin stressed the urgent need for all states to introduce new and innovative tourism products…
