KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is gearing up to consolidate its position as a global tourism hub through ambitious plans for 2025 following its tourism success in 2024. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said AirAsia’s target of 5mil visitor arrivals in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau this year, facilitated by collaboration with the…
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 27 — Chinese new villages will be developed as one of the country’s new tourism products ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with various efforts underway, including upgrading infrastructure in these villages. Malaysian Chinese New Village Secretariat chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said there are 613 Chinese new villages nationwide, each with its…
January 25, Hong Kong—The 300-year-old town of Kuk Po is attracting many tourists from Hong Kong because its dilapidated homes and reed fields provide a break from the city’s infamously fast-paced lifestyle. Even as shiny skyscrapers appeared in neighbouring Shenzhen over the Chinese border, the beach community, which was formerly inhabited by Hakka people from…
George Town, January 23: What started as a straightforward food delivery and e-hailing service has developed into a comprehensive powerful platform that promotes inclusive growth and economic empowerment, especially in Penang. With its tech-driven solutions, Grab Malaysia is not only revolutionizing transportation but also transforming the local business and tourism landscape. Almost 70,000 local drivers…
Ascend Airways Malaysia is anticipated to take its first aircraft, LY-CHF (MSN 29057), in mid-March and introduce it to the Southeast Asian charter market, marking the arrival of a premium-cabin-only B737-300 in Malaysia. KlasJet (KLJ, Vilnius), another Avia Solutions Group (ASG) company, currently operates the aircraft. Before setting up a dry lease for Ascend, KlasJet…
Penang, January 24, 2025 – The Light Hotel Penang is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to welcome the Chinese New Year, which this year honors the Year of the Metal Snake. Marking the occasion with a series of engaging activities, the hotel aims to embody the qualities of rebirth, strength, and success associated with…
KOTA KINABALU: With Thursday’s (Jan 23) inauguration of the tourist Analytics Dashboard Portal, Sabah aims to improve tourist planning, information exchange, and product development. According to Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, the new tool intends to transform the way state stakeholders and policymakers gather and analyze vital tourist data. The…
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, have been at the forefront of life-changing initiatives in collaboration with Penang General Hospital since 2009. Through the “Embrace, Gift of Life and Gift of Limbs” projects, these esteemed hotels have played a significant role in funding crucial surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects and…
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the Penang Medi-City in Batu Kawan will revolutionize healthcare services in the state and serve as a major centre for medical tourism and sustainability in contemporary life. Employment possibilities and other social and economic benefits are anticipated as a result of the development, he continued. “It…
Laotian Times, or VIENTIANE: According to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Laos has seen more than five million visitors this year, surpassing projections and bringing in over US$1 billion. The PM claims that domestic visitor numbers exceeded the goal by 27%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Visit Laos Year 2024 initiative. Sonexay also gave the Laos-China…