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…
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…
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang tourism landscape welcomed a new addition this morning with the launch of the Penang River Cruise along Sungai Juru in Seberang Perai. The attraction was unveiled by the state tourism and creative economy committee chairman, Wong Hon Wai, who described it as a milestone in the state’s efforts to diversify tourism offerings…
PETALING JAYA, Sept 9- Tourism industry leaders have urged the government to step up infrastructure readiness and allocate greater resources ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, which is set to begin in four months. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Nigel Wong said airports must be in optimal condition as…
KUANTAN: As an effort to attract the indian market, Tourism Pahang will be hosting a roadshow in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Tourism Pahang will be taking its promotional exercise to New Delhi on Sept 24 and Chennai on Sept 26, where the state’s tourism gems will be marketed to industry players through…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Chefs should work with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to position local food as a unique travel experience for travellers, says state tourism, culture and environment assistant minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. He said this is part of ongoing efforts to diversify tourism offerings and preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026. He…
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourist arrivals from ASEAN countries to Malaysia have surged by 15.5% in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2024, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the increase was a testament to the country’s targeted promotional efforts and its strategic advantage…
KUALA LUMPUR: Several tour companies in Tawau, Sabah, believed to be locally owned, have instead been found to be controlled by Chinese investors and involved in a range of illegal operations. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said investigations uncovered that some of these operators had constructed overwater chalets without permits,…
