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…
KOTA KINABALU: Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu General Manager Suresh Ramasamy has been named as the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah/Labuan Chapter chairman. He takes over from Promenade Hotel General Manager, Hafizan Wong, who stepped down on completion of his term to focus on his hotel ventures. The organisation expressed appreciation for Hafizan’s tenure, describing…
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…
SEOUL: Starting Sept 29, Chinese travellers on organised group tours will be able to enter South Korea without a visa for up to 15 days, under a temporary visa-waiver programme that will run until June 30 next year. The measure was jointly announced by the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry…
KOTA KINABALU: A scuffle that involved punching and kicking over what purported to be tourist landing fees in one of Semporna’s famous islands has given the district a black eye as a diving paradise. The attack, which took place at about 10.30 am on Wednesday, involved a manager of a tour company who was attacked…
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…
BATU KAWAN, Sep 1 – The 68th Penang National Day turned into a vibrant celebration of culture and pride when the state showcased its living heritage during the annual parade, with the Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) leading the initiative. The parade at Batu Kawan Stadium drew thousands of spectators waving…
