PENANG, Dec 8, 2025 – Penang’s role as a key northern aviation hub received another lift today as Batik Air launched direct flights to Singapore and Medan from Penang International Airport (PEN), widening the state’s regional reach ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. The two new routes strengthen the airline’s network in the north and…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s tourism scene received a timely lift with the arrival of the Discovery Princess, whose maiden call at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) injected an estimated RM1.6mil into the local economy. The luxury liner, operated by Princess Cruises, brought 3,837 passengers and crew to the island, reaffirming Penang’s position as one of…
Saudia has officially taken its signature style from the tarmac to the runway. The national carrier of Saudi Arabia made its fashion debut at Riyadh Fashion Week 2025, unveiling SV, a premium lifestyle brand inspired by the romance of flight and the spirit of Saudi creativity. The show, held at The Roof at Al Mamlaka…
KULIM: A new online portal, VisitKulim.my, has been launched to promote the district’s industrial, tourism and community potential. The portal was officially launched on Oct 11 in conjunction with the Kulim Festival and National Sports Day 2025 at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park Sports Complex. The event was officiated by YBhg. En. Habib Ahmad Muhaiyuddin, the…
GEORGE TOWN -The 5th Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) made a vibrant return to Penang this year, bringing together the rich cultures and cinematic excellence of Latin America through a series of film screenings and cultural exchanges. Jointly hosted by the Embassies of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, the festival was officially launched at…
PETALING JAYA: Two prominent tourism associations are urging the government to introduce definitive guidelines for recreational vehicles (RVs) before officially adopting the segment into Malaysian tourism next year. Beginning Jan 1, the Transport Ministry will allow RVs to be licensed and regulated for commercial use, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook saying the decision…
PETALING JAYA: Industry captains are calling on Putrajaya to allocate more funds and offer greater incentives in the upcoming budget to ensure the success of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), warning that the campaign must not be a flash-in-the-pan but leave a lasting legacy. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) and the Malaysian…
MELAKA: Tomorrow evening, all eyes will be on Klebang as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), paving the way for the nation’s next major push in global tourism. The official launch coincides with the celebrations marking World Tourism Day 2025 and the three days of the World Tourism…
IPOH: Language remains a key challenge in efforts to promote Perak as a tourism destination, says State Executive Councillor Loh Sze Yee. The chairman of the state tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee said while Bahasa Malaysia must be upheld as the national language and featured on all signage, the inclusion of foreign languages…
LANGKAWI: The island’s tourism sector continues to record steady growth, with more than 1.5 million visitors arriving in the first six months of this year. Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Iskandar Mohd Kaus said as of June 30, a total of 1,525,953 arrivals had been registered, accounting for 43.6% of its…
