Agong visits Kampung Tekek Jetty
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today visited the Kampung Tekek Jetty, Tioman Island to observe the upgrading work being conducted at the jetty, which serves as one of the entry points to the resort island.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Xi, Putin to attend G20 summit in Indonesia's Bali this November
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit on the resort island of Bali this November, Andi Widjajanto said.
Fri Aug 19 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
Travel agencies, tourists urged to be vigilant with weather conditions - Nancy
Travel agencies, including resort operators, need to be more vigilant in managing the movement of tourists, especially to the resort islands, due to the current uncertain weather conditions.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Indonesia to reopen Bali to foreign tourists on Feb 4
Indonesia will gradually reopen Bali for international tourists starting February 4, a much needed move to revive the resort island from the COVID-19 pandemic that battered its economy.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Over 12,000 tourists have visited Langkawi from Sept 16-22 - Exco
A total of 12,607 tourists have visited Langkawi since the reopening of the tourism industry on the resort island under the tourism bubble pilot project from Sept 16 up till yesterday (Sept 22).
Fri Sep 24 2021
Vietnam delays reopening resort island over low vaccination rate
Vietnam has pushed back a plan to re-open the resort island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists until November.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Langkawi welcomes tourists via travel bubble today
After being closed for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort island of Langkawi welcomed its first influx of holiday-makers via the tourism bubble, which began today.
Thu Sep 16 2021
MOTAC targets 200,000 domestic tourists to Langkawi
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said about 30,000 tourists are expected to visit the resort island this month.
Thu Sep 16 2021
LADA expects arrival of 400,000 tourists in Langkawi, Sept 16 to December
LADA is expecting the arrival of about 400,000 tourists over a period of three and a half months with the reopening of the resort island under the travel bubble programme.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy
Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as COVID-19 cases surge
Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from August 3-16 to curb the COVID-19 cases from spreading to the resort island.
Fri Jul 30 2021
After Phuket, three more resort islands in South Thailand set to reopen on July 15
Three resort islands in Surat Thani in southern Thailand - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao - are preparing to welcome fully vaccinated foreign travellers starting July 15.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Local fishermen bringing in illegal immigrants to Langkawi - Hamzah
Some fishermen in Langkawi are believed to be the henchmen of a syndicate in smuggling illegal immigrants to the resort island, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Tue Jun 22 2021
"Phuket Sandbox" projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months
The reopening of popular resort island of Phuket starting July 1 is expected to draw more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists and generate a cash flow of about 15 billion baht in the next 3 months
Sun Jun 20 2021
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024