KUCHING (April 5): Sarawak’s tour agencies are urged to create more packages with the state’s rural sectors, in a bid to boost eco-tourism and expose tourists to a more meaningful cultural experience. Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan stated while city centres like Kuching, Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu continue to…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s tourism sector was hit for the first time in recent years during the Hari Raya festive period, with hotel occupancy rates dipping below 50% in most cases. Despite the holiday falling on a Sunday and school holidays stretching to a seven-day break, tour operators reported that attendance was probably the “worst ever”…
Penang, April 2, 2025 – The expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA) is underway to accommodate increasing international flight frequencies and passenger traffic, Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai stated. The expansion will enhance the passenger experience and further consolidate Penang’s position as a leading regional aviation hub….
PUTRAJAYA, April 1, 2025, With lively Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at five main airports around the country, Malaysia threw open its arms to welcome both domestic and international tourists today. As part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to market the nation as a top international travel destination, festivities took place celebrations at Kuala…
CNN- A Jetstar flight from Bali, Indonesia, to Melbourne, Australia, was forced to return after a passenger attempted to open an airplane door during the middle of the flight over the Indian Ocean, the airline confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, March 31, when the disruptive passenger tried to lift…
The Bank of Thailand forecasted that the earthquake will exacerbate the sluggish recovery in the country’s property market as well as weigh on foreign tourist arrivals. Assistant Governor Sakkapop Panyanukul of the Central Bank Monetary Policy Group estimated that the disaster will hit three key economic segments: property, tourism, and domestic consumption. The Bank of…
Thailand’s tourism sector, already dealing with China’s dwindling visitor arrivals and increasing regional safety worries, now has to contend with a new challenge after a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Myanmar caused a jolt of fear among overseas travelers to popular Thai tourist spots. The earthquake, which led to evacuations and light damage to structures…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism promotional activities between Sandakan and Chaozhou in China will be further enhanced as both parties vow to cooperate more closely despite the termination of direct flights. Sandakan Municipal Council president Walter Kenson urged local tourism players to further strengthen collaboration with their counterparts from Chaozhou after a fruitful visit by the Chaozhou…
March 29, George Town, 2025- The Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, officiated the soft opening of the Penang History Gallery, an important milestone in preserving Penang’s rich history and heritage. In his speech, YB Wong reemphasizes that the gallery is not merely a collection of Penang’s historic artefacts…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to tap and boost its area of food tourism, said Datuk Seri Christina Liew. The Tourism, Culture and Environment state minister said this in light of the phenomenal success of the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Ramadhan Buffet 2025, which dispensed 850 Asian Continental cuisine this month. After visiting the Ramadhan…
