BUTTERWORTH: Sunway Carnival Mall has kicked off its year-end celebrations with the launch of its “Cozy Cozy Christmas” campaign, transforming the mall into a whimsical festive haven complete with cosy corners, playful touches and a candy-like atmosphere designed to spark joy among visitors of all ages. The month-long celebration, which runs from November 28 to…
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…
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…
Penang will soon be connected directly to Haikou, the capital of China’s Hainan Province, as Chinese carrier 9 Air prepares to launch chartered direct flights between the two cities starting November 18. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, announced that the new Haikou–Penang route will operate three times a…
DATUK Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed deep regret over the confusion surrounding the serving of alcohol at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner, but stopped short of issuing an apology. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister admitted that the misunderstanding arose from not clarifying that the event was organised by the private sector, namely…
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7- Tourism industry stakeholders are urging the Federal Government to increase allocations for Penang under Budget 2026, saying a larger share would enable the state to enhance its tourism promotion and maintain its position as one of Malaysia’s leading destinations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang…
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…
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…
