Crippled by COVID-19, vaccination kickstart tourism recovery
The COVID-19 virus has literally brought down the global tourism sector to its knees as international borders remained largely closed.
Tue Dec 21 2021
MoH identifies 50 countries posing risk of spreading Omicron variant
Dr Noor Hisham said some countries with high risks but did not report the Omicron VOC cases are also not allowed to participate in the GPL.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Gov't to use Langkawi International Tourism Bubble as benchmark for border reopening
Nancy said MOTAC will evaluate the performance of the pilot project first before reopening the country's borders to international tourists.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri
International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble (Inbound) for the Langkawi Pilot Project.
Fri Oct 22 2021
MOTAC proposes opening Langkawi to foreign tourists
MOTAC has proposed to the National Security Council (MKN) to open Langkawi to tourists from several selected countries under the ongoing pilot tourism bubble project.
Thu Oct 14 2021
KLCC expects full resumption of business events following travel restrictions ease
Alan Pryor hopes that the reopening of the industry will be expedited based on the progress made.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Reporting of Langkawi tourism bubble infections should be limited to domestic tourists only
A sign of good things to come for the recovery of the tourism industry when as of today the tourism bubble infection still remains at one.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Tourism activities in Pangkor Island to follow existing SOP if interstate travel resumes
There would be no tourism bubble for Pangkor Island if the announcement on interstate travel preceded the decision to implement it.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Langkawi tourism bubble: 149 COVID-19 positive cases detected - Health DG
A total of 149 COVID-19 positive cases were detected as a result of screenings at air and sea entry points to Pulau Langkawi since the domestic tourism bubble pioneer project began on Sept 16.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Langkawi tourism bubble project a great success - LADA
The tourism bubble pilot project in Langkawi has been a great success since it was implemented two weeks ago on Sept 16.
Sun Oct 03 2021
MARA liner ready to help revive Malaysia's tourism industry - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said currently MARA Liner provides 174 bus trips a week from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Perlis to support the Langkawi tourism bubble.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Interstate travel only allowed for Langkawi Tourism Bubble - MOTAC
Permission for tourism activities is subject to the SOP that has been gazetted by the MKN.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Op Patuh to continue, with focus on Langkawi tourism bubble - Hamzah
The Op Patuh on standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance will be continued with specific focus on the implementation of the Langkawi Tourism Bubble, before it is extended to other tourist destina
Fri Sep 24 2021
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
Tourism bubble: Tioman Island operators ready for tourists again
Tourism operators are ready to comply with SOPs set by the government and MKN to enable them to receive visitors again.
Thu Sep 23 2021
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