GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysia Gold & Jewellery Trade Exhibition (MGJE) 2026 will return to Penang next month with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and the launch of a new Southeast Asian gold trading platform. The three-day event, to be held from May 8 to 10 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, is expected…
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government is prioritising domestic tourists in the development of the state’s tourism sector as part of efforts to strengthen the industry sustainably. Johor Mentri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said locals would be among the first to enjoy improved tourism facilities and attractions provided by the state government. He said the approach…
GEORGE TOWN: Carolyn Leong has been returned as chairman of the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026–2029 term. Her re-election was confirmed during the chapter’s annual general meeting held at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La on Wednesday. Leong will be supported by a committee comprising deputy…
PENANG: Builders for industry events in Penang have created revenues of RM1.91 billion in the local economy in 2025, representing an increase of 47.7% over last year, confirming that Penang will continue to be one of Malaysia’s top destinations for high-value meetings and conventions. According to the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), Penang’s business…
PENANG, March 1– Penang is set to welcome its first Wyndham-branded hotel following a landmark collaboration between GIC Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The partnership, formalised at a signing ceremony today, marks a major step in Penang’s expanding hospitality landscape and reflects confidence in the state’s tourism and investment potential. The ceremony drew senior…
MIRI: Miri has strong potential to become a key tourism hub in northern Sarawak, says Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak secretary Alan Ling. He said the city, which was declared a city in 2005 and branded as a resort city, has long been seen by residents and industry players as a driver of sustainable growth and…
MELAKA: Visitors to Melaka can now enjoy savings of up to RM268 through the Melaka Tourism Passport, a new initiative introduced by the state government in support of Visit Melaka 2.0 and the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Priced at just RM5, the passport provides discounts of up to 80%, including special tourism packages and…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to log four million tourist arrivals this year following last year’s strong 3.79 million, said state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. The state recorded 3,793,709 visitor arrivals last year, generating RM8.74 billion in tourism receipts, he said. “Surpassing the 3.5 million visitor target last year is a strong…
PENANG: Dato Yeoh Soon Hin has been officially appointed as the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Penang, marking a new chapter in strengthening bilateral ties between Mexico and Malaysia, particularly in trade, investment and cultural exchange. The inaugural ceremony was held at the St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel on Tuesday (Jan 28), with Penang Chief…
KLANG, Jan 29 – The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is planning to establish a tourist information centre to promote the city’s attractions to cruise travellers arriving at Port Klang, Selangor. Klang Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said the council was in the process of drawing up plans to convert a council-owned property into an…
