
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
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[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
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[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
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[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

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025