LANGKAWI: The island’s tourism sector continues to record steady growth, with more than 1.5 million visitors arriving in the first six months of this year. Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Iskandar Mohd Kaus said as of June 30, a total of 1,525,953 arrivals had been registered, accounting for 43.6% of its…
GEORGE TOWN: Ukraine’s Independence Day was commemorated yesterday in a solemn ceremony at the office of the Ukrainian Honorary Consul in Green Hall here. About 50 guests, including diplomats and business leaders, attended the gathering hosted by Ukraine’s Honorary Consul in Penang, Datuk Seri Chuah Kim Seah. The event began with the national anthems of…
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: Malaysia welcomed more than 10 million visitors from Singapore in the first half of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in regional travel. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals from the republic reached 10.28 million between January and June, representing a 22.5 per cent increase compared with…
YAN: Standing tall in the depths of Gunung Jerai’s lush forest, a centuries-old Mengkundor tree has now been recognised as the largest and oldest of its kind on the mountain and is set to take its place as Kedah’s newest eco-tourism attraction. The towering giant, scientifically known as Tetrameles nudiflora, rises as high as a…
TAIPING: A stroll through the heart of Taiping reveals a town rich in heritage yet still waiting to unlock its true tourism potential. The old wet market, built between 1884 and 1885 and regarded as the oldest in the country, recently received a much-needed facelift. But questions remain on when it will reopen and in…
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is in the final stretch of preparations for Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY2026), with nearly 90% of its tourism infrastructure and products already in place as the state looks to welcome 12 million visitors. Tourism Johor director Mohammad Nazrul Abd Rahim said efforts were being intensified through large-scale promotions targeting key gateways…
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) has clarified that its Kuala Lumpur–Incheon flight on Aug 13 did not mistakenly land at the wrong airport, but was diverted to Gimpo International Airport for safety reasons. The airline said flight D7506, which departed from Kuala Lumpur, touched down safely at 10:54 p.m. after a planned diversion prompted by…
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…
GEORGE TOWN: A holiday purchase to Chengdu turned into a dream trip to Paris for Penangite C.L. Lim, who walked away with the grand prize in the MATTA Fair Penang 2025 Buyers’ Contest. The lucky draw, a much-anticipated highlight of the fair, saw Lim clinching two round-trip economy class tickets from Penang to Paris, courtesy…
