GEORGE TOWN, June 10 – The cruise tourism industry holds immense potential as a key driver of Malaysia’s economic growth, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke, highlighting its role in generating employment, uplifting local communities, and advancing a sustainable, inclusive tourism landscape. Speaking at the CruiseWorld Malaysia 2025 event here today, Loke emphasised that cruise tourism…
Penang, Malaysia—10 June 2025— Gurney Bay Hotel, a PARKROYAL Partner Hotel, brought to life the essence of Malaysia’s rich farming heritage yesterday with Durian Feast 2025, a colourful celebration in tribute to the nation’s most iconic fruit—the durian. Organized on the beautiful garden grounds of the hotel overlooking the legendary Gurney Bay, the event was…
GEORGE TOWN: Hotel NEO+ Penang appoints John Kim as its new Director of Operations effective June 3, bringing on board a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Kim’s hospitality career has seen him hold various managerial positions at notable hotels in Penang and Ipoh. His most recent role was as hotel…
LANGKAWI, May 23 — Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes the appointment of hotelier Shanmugam Thangavelu as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience spanning the globe’s most prestigious hotel brands and exotic destinations, Shan—as he’s known among peers—brings not just operational excellence, but a rare combination of energy, empathy, and strategic vision….
GEORGE TOWN, May 17 — The Penang State Legislative Assembly convened its latest session today with a formal opening by the newly appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, marking his first official duty since assuming the ceremonial post on May 1. The ceremony, held at the State Assembly building on Lebuh Light, began…
PENANG, May 4, 2025 — Hotel Sentral-Seaview in Tanjung Tokong brought the weekend to life on Saturday with a sun-soaked launch party for its newest attraction, The Lanai Bar, combining coastal elegance, local cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment. Held on May 3rd at the hotel’s Horizon Café and adjoining beachside venue, the event drew a vibrant…
Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2025 – In a bold move to position Qatar as a premier global tourism destination, Huawei and Visit Qatar have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai. The strategic partnership aims to harness Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and digital marketing capabilities to…
George Town, Penang, 30 April 2025 — The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter has officially announced RHB Bank as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor for the MATTA Fair Penang 2025, scheduled to take place from 24–25 May 2025 at the Setia SPICE Arena. This highly anticipated event will feature 270 booths…
Sarawak is preparing for a major tourism boost this October with the hosting of a US superstar concert. The move is poised to draw thousands of visitors from neighbouring Indonesia, Brunei, and beyond, solidifying Sarawak’s emerging reputation as a premier cultural and entertainment destination in Southeast Asia. The highly anticipated concert is projected to deliver…
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia – Malaysia was the power to be counted with at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025), where it organized a record-breaking event in Johor Bahru to gather all 10 ASEAN member states and key dialogue partners like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Russia. The forum focused on formulating sustainable, resilient,…
