DUBAI: It was a proud night for Malaysia in the heart of the Middle East as Tourism Malaysia walked away with two major titles at the 8th Arabian Travel Awards, a recognition many in the industry say couldn’t have come at a better time. The agency was crowned Best National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Southeast Asia…
KUCHING: A recently discovered 60-metre waterfall situated deep inside the mountain forests of Kampung Tarat Mawang, Serian, is expected to be the next big tourism attraction for the district. Serian District Council (MDS) chairman Dato Peter Minos said during a recent visit to the site with the village chiefs and villagers, they found this beautiful,…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has asked local councils for increased assistance to beautify popular tourist locations in the capital in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Motac Secretary-General Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot said the department wants local councils to ensure that Kuala Lumpur remains clean, fun…
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism and retail industry groups have urged the government to review the suspension of coach services operating at shopping malls, warning that the move could derail efforts to boost tourist arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. In a joint statement, the BB-KLCC Tourism Association, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Association of Hotel…
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 – The Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia-Penang was officially launched today at Gurney Paragon Mall, marking another milestone in the nationwide campaign aimed at reviving domestic tourism and celebrating Malaysia’s cultural richness. The event was officiated by Tourism Malaysia Deputy Chairman Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, who emphasised the importance of community-driven tourism…
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is targeting 30 million inbound tourists to the capital in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, in an effort to further position Kuala Lumpur as a leading tourism destination. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said DBKL had outlined 35 major events to showcase Malaysia’s arts,…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will hold discussions with the Ministry of Finance to explore the possibility of expanding the existing special income tax relief for domestic tourism, said its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong said the proposal aims to include accommodation at registered tourism premises and…
SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 – The target of attracting eight million tourists to Selangor in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY2025) is within reach, said State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Ng Suee Lim. Ng said as of June this year, Selangor had already recorded 4.14 million tourist arrivals, equivalent to 52 per…
BALIK PULAU, Oct 18 – The long-awaited new jetty in Teluk Bahang has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for the local community and strengthening the area’s position as one of Penang’s premier eco-tourism gateways. The RM5.5 million concrete jetty replaces the decades-old wooden structure that had served fishermen and boat operators for more than…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has once again earned global recognition after being named one of the Top 10 Best Islands in Asia 2025 by the prestigious U.S. travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. The annual Readers’ Choice Awards, known for celebrating the world’s most beloved travel destinations, placed Penang alongside Langkawi as Malaysia’s representatives on the list,…
