KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June 2024* – Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, also known as the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board. The signing took place on 29 May 2024 during the ITB China trade show. This collaboration aims to enhance tourism between Malaysia and the…
Turkish Airlines has updated its sleeping arrangements intended for long-haul flights to give its customers a travel experience beyond their wildest expectations. Turkish Airlines is introducing a new sleeping set that blends comfort and attractive designs, elevating Turkish hospitality to new heights. To provide an unparalleled flying experience and an improved resting environment on transatlantic…
MALAYSIA: More Singaporeans are visiting Sarawak now than there were in the years before the outbreak. “Sarawak saw an incredible increase in tourist visits in 2023—3,929,657 visitors—representing a 93.82% growth rate from 2022. Out of that, 32,228 were from Singapore, whereas 60,760 were from 2022. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin expressed his…
KUALA LUMPUR: It has been verified that the suspicious item that was received earlier on Wednesday, June 5, at the headquarters of the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry here is a phoney “bomb”. Speaking to reporters on the scene, Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm Asmadi Abdul Aziz stated that although the item had a bomb-like appearance,…
KUALA LUMPUR: On Tuesday, June 4, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation (Fujifilm), Hidetoshi Ilzawa, paid Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a courtesy call. Anwar said on Facebook that the meeting’s main topics were possible funding and assistance that Fujifilm may provide to Malaysia’s healthcare industry, including training, medical record…
MALAYSIA – From August 24 to December 31, Melakans can visit all state tourist sites for free. This coincides with the birthday of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Melaka Zoo, Melaka River Cruise, Menara Taming Sari, and Melaka Museum are among the tourist attractions included in the free entry offer, according…
MALAYSIA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its forecast for airline profitability in 2024 from US$25.7bil in December 2023 to US$30.5bil in net profit. According to the report, the increased profitability is expected to surpass US$ 27.4 billion in 2023. According to IATA, despite pressure from rising costs of living, North America remains the…
GEORGETOWN, June 3 –Penang Global Tourism (PGT) and Juneyao Airlines inks a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to broaden Penang’s international flight network, making it easier for Chinese travelers and boosting the local economy. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said the partnership will see PGT and Juneyao Airlines launch…
A fresh survey claims that over 470,000 foreign visitors came to Seoul last year specifically for medical purposes. To boost medical tourism in Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said on May 30 that it will be hiring 200 new partner groups. Over 470,000 international visitors came to Seoul for medical tourism in 2023, more than…
*GEORGE TOWN, June 1- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, Penang has inaugurated a direct flight from Shanghai, operated by Juneyao Airlines. The inaugural flight landed last night at 10:54 pm, marking the airline’s first venture into Malaysia and enhancing Penang’s connectivity with major international cities. Penang Executive Councillor Wong Hon…
