Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year
The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Bak Kut Teh recognition as national dish in line with Heritage Act - Tiong
Bak kut teh, a traditional delicacy of Chinese community, is one of 10 dishes declared by Heritage Commissioner as a national heritage dish.
Wed Mar 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] Leverage gastrodiplomacy to enhance Malaysia's soft power influence
Channelling food as potent communication tool turns out to be crucial for advancing interests and nurturing international raletionships.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Malaysia Airlines, Google collaborate to boost tourism
Malaysia Airlines intends to harness cutting-edge AI and digital technologies to enhance its commercial operations and streamline processes.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Tourism Malaysia welcomes airlines, tourism agencies for collaboration via GSPC Grant
Tourism Malaysia is eager to collaborate with international airlines and tourism agencies to enhance air accessibility, frequency, and seat capacity to Malaysia
Thu Feb 29 2024
Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year
Last year, Malaysia welcomed over 3.1 million Indonesian tourists, highlighting the vibrant cultural exchange and friendship shared between the two nations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Time for socially innovative next-generation tourism
There is a need to embrace more sustainable tourism practices and regulations to ensure long-term viability of Malaysia's tourism sector.
Tue Jan 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are we doing enough to preserve our heritage sites?
The degradation of cultural heritage sites represents one of the most important threats for the future generation.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Ammar is new Tourism Malaysia DG
Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar is replacing Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab who retired on April 10.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Tourism Malaysia expects higher tourist arrivals under new govt
Tourism Malaysia is expecting a surge in tourist arrivals, especially from ASEAN and European countries, under the leadership of the new government.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Tourism Malaysia embark first sales mission to reconnect Thailand
Tourism Malaysia's first sales mission to Thailand is expected to help reconnect with the Thai market to support sustainable recovery in the tourism sector after the COVID-19 hiatus.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Tourism Malaysia launches Tourism Recovery Plan 2022
Tourism Malaysia today launched the Tourism Recovery Plan 2022 and the second version of the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia song in an effort to boost the country's domestic tourism sector.
Tue May 17 2022
Tourism Malaysia to boost partnership with international airlines to attract more tourists
Tourism Malaysia is enhancing partnerships with international airlines to welcome more tourists from West Asia back to Malaysia, said its director-general Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab.
Mon May 16 2022
Indonesian tourists looking forward to visit Malaysia
Apart from recreation, Indonesian tourists are looking forward to coming back to Malaysia to meet family members and seek medical treatment.
Sun Mar 06 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024