BENTONG: Pahang is targeting 15 million tourist arrivals this year, driven by Genting Highlands and the state’s strong appeal as Malaysia’s leading eco-tourism destination. State Unity, tourism and culture committee chairman Leong Yu Man said the target includes both domestic and international visitors, with projected tourism receipts of RM12 billion. She said the goal builds…
PENANG: Penang’s air connectivity with China is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of scheduled direct flights between Chongqing and Penang beginning April 8, 2026. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai announced the development following the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Penang Global…
GEORGE TOWN: The Lions Club of George Town marked its 62nd anniversary with the launch of its “Jom Bersama Lions dan Komuniti” programme, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to community service. The event, held at Island 88 Mall, drew a strong turnout of community members, partners and Lions Club representatives from both Malaysia and abroad, reflecting…
BATU KAWAN: Penang’s tourism sector is expected to sustain its upward momentum this year, with more than eight million tourists projected to arrive through Penang International Airport. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the positive outlook is driven largely by the introduction of new international flight routes, particularly direct services…
JAKARTA, Jan 7 – Tourism safety in Indonesia has come under renewed scrutiny following the death of a Saudi tourist and critical injuries sustained by a local woman in a jet ski accident off the coast of Pelabuhanratu, Sukabumi regency, West Java. Head of the Sukabumi Air and Water Police, Adj Comr Dadi, said the…
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor’s comprehensive rural tourism blueprint is poised to become a national benchmark, offering a model for other states as Malaysia intensifies preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Industry observers say the state’s approach goes beyond economic stimulation by striking a balance between rapid urban development and the preservation of local heritage, while ensuring…
PENANG: The arrival of the New Year has brought welcome celebrations for international visitors at key transportation hubs in Malaysia as part of Tourism Malaysia’s launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). On New Year’s Day, a national celebration took place simultaneously from 55 major entrances and strategic sites across the 13 states of Malaysia, thereby…
