Penang, 12 April 2025 – Penang’s growing reputation as a leading business events destination received a significant boost today as IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd formalized a strategic partnership with Korea’s convention powerhouse, KINTEX. Through its Malaysian arm, KINTEX Malaysia, the Korean MICE giant will operate the soon-to-open Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC), marking a…
Penang, 12 April 2025—Penang is set to host the highly anticipated 10th ICD Section XV & WSI International Conference and Induction Ceremony from 18 to 20 April 2025 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The conference promises to usher in a tremendous leap in oral health worldwide and is expected to attract professionals from around…
Penang, Malaysia – Malaysia’s highly anticipated Northern International Audio & Visual Show (NIAV) 2025 is returning with its strongest and most immersive experience from April 25 to 27 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang. Dubbed the country’s flagship forum for visual technology and audio enthusiasts, NIAV’s latest edition is going to be its most…
PENANG, 11 April 2025 – Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has officially launched a new direct flight route between Yangon and Penang, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity and enhancing travel, trade, and tourism links between Myanmar and Malaysia. The bi-weekly flight, operating every Monday and Thursday, uses a 96-seater Embraer 190 (E190) aircraft, which…
HANOI: Vietnam expanded its visa waiver policy to cover citizens of 15 countries to make the country more appealing as a destination for tourism and foreign investment. According to Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP on March 7, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic, and…
Da Nang, Vietnam – April 10, 2025 – In a move to promote greater regional tourism collaboration, the Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) and Da Nang Tourism Association (DATA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the ASEAN Connect Conference in Da Nang. The agreement, witnessed by ASEAN member states’ officials and tourism…
April 2025, Johor Bahru — When reports broke that the United States had imposed a 24% tariff on Malaysian imports with effect from April 9, the limelight predictably fell on manufacturing, palm oil, and electrical components. But under the radar, another sector stands quietly at risk: tourism. While not in the tariff bullseye, Malaysia’s tourism…
PUTRAJAYA, April 9, 2025 — The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is further strengthening its collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to develop Penang as the region’s premier cruise tourism destination. Led by its Chairman, Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, PPC sent a delegation on a courtesy visit to Tourism Minister Datuk Seri…
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9: Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a world-class medical tourism player, fueled by its unique combination of world-class medical treatment, aggressive pricing, and exceptional patient experience. Spearheading the drive is KL Wellness City (KLWC), a trailblazing complex that is reshaping the health and well-being landscape in Southeast Asia. KLWC Executive Director…
KOTA KINABALU: Investors and tourists are invited to forgo the hustle and bustle of urban centers and venture into rural towns as great destinations to invest in Sabah’s growing tourism sector, according to Bangkuai. Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, explained that rural tourism has emerged as one of Sabah’s most enticing…
