The Penang–Xi’an direct flight route, previously operated by China’s Loong Air, is expected to resume operations as early as June, signalling a strategic boost for Malaysia’s tourism sector ahead of the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), confirmed that active discussions…
GEORGE TOWN, May 7 – A public debate has erupted over the current state and direction of Penang’s tourism sector following remarks made during a Tourism Malaysia press conference on Monday (May 5). Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin stressed the urgent need for all states to introduce new and innovative tourism products…
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2025 — Malaysia’s flagship retail tourism promotion, the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival, was unveiled with great fanfare at the 37th Travel Malaysia Fair in Singapore over the weekend, as the country steps up its effort to attract foreign visitors and induced spending in anticipation of the mid-year festive holiday period. The three-day…
BAYAN LEPAS, 1 May 2025 – Penang International Airport welcomed the inaugural China’s Sichuan Airlines flight from Chengdu today, a landmark in Malaysia’s efforts to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties with China. The inaugural flight, operated by Sichuan Airlines with flight number 3U3911, was greeted with a traditional water salute upon arrival in Penang….
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…
Penang, 27 March 2025 – Cunard’s latest luxury cruise liner, the elite Queen Anne of Southampton, United Kingdom, docked its long-awaited maiden call at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in Penang Port today. This milestone achievement significantly boosts Malaysia’s expanding cruise tourism industry. Tourism Malaysia officially received Queen Anne as part of its 107-day grand…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is reassessing its objectives for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign after surpassing its aim of 35.6 million foreign visitors by reaching 38 million in 2024. “The overwhelming response forces us to set even higher standards,” stated Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture….
PETALING JAYA: According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a permanent license that can be renewed for a set charge would be implemented for the convenience of Tourism operators. According to him, industry participants like travel agencies and tour guides would find it simpler and more convenient to apply…
KUALA LUMPUR: According to Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a more thorough Visit Malaysia Year 2026 advertising video will feature elements of mosque architecture. The newly released 41-second tourism advertising montage, which caused controversy because it omitted mosque aspects, was described as a quick and simple launch video by the minister of tourism, arts, and…
PETALING JAYA: Tourism Malaysia’s recently unveiled Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) sun bear mascots, Wira and Manja, received a collective “awww” from Malaysians. Malaysians were immediately enamoured with the cute pair on social media, asking where they could get anything with two sun bears on them. On Facebook, Saiful Firdaus Sulaiman wrote: “Sooo ccuuuutteeee. Products include…
