MALAYSIA- State Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Christina Liew stated that investigations into the incident involving 64-year-old Chinese visitor Xue Dong Yuan in Lohan, Ranau, on April 22 are being conducted by her ministry’s Sabah Tourism Board (STB). “I have given STB the go-ahead to investigate the case and take necessary action,” Liew stated in a…
MALAYSIA- According to State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, the Johor state government is dedicated to establishing the region as a premier sports tourism destination by planning several internationally renowned events for this year. The Ironman endurance race in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, is slated for this month, he added. “The state…
Due to high temperatures and protracted dry spells, forests in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand and the eastern state of Odisha are being destroyed by frequent fires. The fires have been made worse by people setting fire to the forest to gather a flower that is used to make alcohol. According to data from…
As it celebrates the milestone of 100,000 employees in its expanding operations, Emirates Airlines announces significant salary hikes and new roles for pilots. The Dubai-based airline Emirates Airlines has revealed significant changes to its recruitment tactics for pilots, including raising pay and adding new roles. The airline just crossed the 100,000-employee threshold, demonstrating both its operational expansion and…
MALAYSIA – To promote the nation’s tourism arrival targets, Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) and Tourism Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a three-year cooperation. At the signing event in Kuala Lumpur, Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, the chief executive officer of MAG Airlines, stated, “We look forward to working with Tourism Malaysia,…
In December 2022, during the peak holiday travel season, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown. As part of a US$140 million settlement with the US Transportation Department, the airline announced the launch of a compensation program for aircraft delays. In December 2023, Southwest committed to a three-year plan to award travel vouchers worth US$90 million to…
MALAYSIA- Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that by the end of this year, the state would be corporatizing its tourist agency in preparation for Visit Johor Year 2026. He stated that for Johor to become the primary tourist destination in Malaysia, the industry needs to be improved. “The topic of corporatizing Tourism in Johor was raised recently…
With forecasts showing exceeding pre-pandemic levels from 2019 and a promising trajectory for future growth, supported by strategic collaborations and partnerships within the airline sector, Malaysia’s tourist industry is set for an impressive comeback. In 2023, Malaysia received 20.1 million foreign visitors, bringing in a healthy 71.3 billion ringgit (US$14.9 billion). While this accomplishment was higher than…
MALAYSIA – Indonesia intends to improve its commercial, economic, and tourism programs with Malaysia, especially Johor, by introducing a “special privilege scheme” that provides discounts to citizens living in neighbouring districts. According to Sigit Suryantoro Widiyanto, the Indonesian Consul-General in Johor Baru, this would encompass at least ten Indonesian districts in the Riau Islands, including Tanjung Pinang, Batam, and…
By 2024, OYO hopes to have added 100 self-operated hotels in Malaysia. To support these properties, the company will seek to enter into annual or long-term revenue-sharing management contracts. This is a component of OYO’s initiative, which uses partnerships to promote economic growth in local communities. Beginning on March 5, this year, OYO opened the GS Hotel in Kota Damansara, Selangor,…
