Penang's tourism industry now moving towards digitalisation
Penang's tourism industry is now moving towards digitalisation with the launch of the 'Penang Virtual Series', in an effort to increase the state's visibility and subsequently attract more tourists.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Kyrgyzstan promotes its traditional mare's milk to lure tourists
Kyrgyzstan is seeking to attract more tourists by promoting its traditional kumis - fermented mare's milk - which locals drink and bathe in and say is good for their health.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study - MB
A detailed study needs to be conducted before the plan to extend the Pangkor Airport runway can be executed in a bid to attract more tourists to the resort island.
Sat Jun 25 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
Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more
Nepal promotes bungee jumping, paragliding and sky diving, to lure more tourists to the home of eight of the world's 14 highest peaks.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Pangkor getaway only 45 minutes from Subang
The launch of daily flights to Pulau Pangkor from LTSAAS, Subang, which will only take 45 minutes in contrast to three hours of driving, will see more tourists to the popular destination soon.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Sabah wants influx of Chinese tourists when borders reopen
The Sabah government hopes to attract more tourists from China again when the country's borders reopen to international visitors, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Niah Cave to have buggy trail to draw more visitors - Abang Jo
Niah Caves, inhabited by humans at least 40,000 years ago, will be upgraded while a buggy track will be created from Pangkalan Lobang to the main cave towards attracting more tourists.
Mon Nov 29 2021
MPN optimistic Langkawi will have more tourist arrivals soon - Muhyiddin
The National Recovery Council (MPN) is optimistic that more tourists will be visiting Langkawi very soon when the travel bubble pilot project is successful.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Perak introduces tourism voucher to attract more tourists
In efforts to revive the state tourism industry which was adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Perak government has introduced the #TravelPerakLah Voucher.
Fri Jun 19 2020
New route to attract more Chinese tourists - AirAsia CEO
The airline's third international route from Langkawi, would bring in more tourists from the Great Wall country based on the success of another route to China, Langkawi-Guangzhou.
Wed Mar 22 2017
US tourists seek preserved Cuba... and Cubans seek change
It seems that the more tourists come to see a country seemingly stuck in time, the more the country changes.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Malaysia to make optimal use of MoU to lure ASEAN tourists - Mas Ermieyati
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will make optimal use of the collaboration forged with nine other ASEAN countries at the ASEAN Tourism Forum to lure more tourists and boost the tourism industry.
Mon Jan 25 2016
National Sports Day, a catalyst for sport tourism - Mas Ermieyati
The National Sports Day is capable of becoming a catalyst to woo more tourists to the country through sporting events or activities, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Taxi drivers' attitude, safety aspect crucial to woo more tourists to Kuala Lumpur
Attitude of taxi drivers and safety aspect should be emphasised to get more more tourists to come to the federal capital, says Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA).
Mon Jul 27 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024