Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector
The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 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
Tiara Jacquelina’s Enfiniti Escapes, BDB Land inks collaboration
BDB Land has announced a collaboration with Enfiniti Escapes by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development in the eco-tourism sector.
Wed Jan 17 2024
World travel, tourism forecast to hit $9.5 trillion in 2023
The world travel and tourism sector is projected to recover by more than 95 per cent of its 2019 levels when it was at its highest.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Rafizi urges youth to venture into domestic tourism sector
The youth should venture into business especially in the domestic tourism sector as the industry is expected to grow rapidly in 2023, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Jan 13 2023
Johor targets five million foreign visitors in 2023
Johor's tourism sector is targeting five million international visitors to the state next year.
Sat Nov 26 2022
The Philippines lauds Malaysia's successful tourism governance
The Philippines praised Malaysia as a model for successful tourism governance, and for its efforts in reviving the tourism sector in the post-pandemic period.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Malaysia committed to collaborate with APEC members to develop sustainable tourism
Malaysia is committed to collaborating with members of APEC to develop a sustainable tourism sector.
Fri Aug 19 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
MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hopes the Home Ministry (KDN) will consider granting double entry visas to foreign tourists to further boost the Malaysian tourism sector.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Challenges to ensure food supply chain remains stable among focus of Dewan Rakyat Wednesday
The focus is also expected to be on how far Islamic tourism has been highlighted in developing the tourism sector in Malaysia.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana
It is the first Asian country to do so, with the aim of boosting agriculture and tourism sectors, but smoking pot is still against the law.
Thu Jun 09 2022
KL-Doha direct flights further drives Malaysia's tourism recovery - Nancy
The new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha will help to continue driving Malaysia's tourism recovery and boost the country's tourism sector.
Thu May 26 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
MPN recommends govt to come up with new initiatives to help tourism sector
MPN has recommended that the government come up with new initiatives and assistance to help increase the capacity of tourism industry players who have been severely affected for the past two years.
Tue May 17 2022
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024