How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Authorities are counting the cost of disaster and questioning whether rapid development of tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Govt to strengthen Tourism Industry Act 1992, enhance enforcement
Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan highlighted the need to update the outdated act for better monitoring of travel package scam cases.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China
Tourism industry players are eager to receive tourists from China amidst the expected relaxation of the country's zero-COVID policy early next year.
Thu Dec 29 2022
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
Budget 2023: Focus on tourism sustainability, reduce utility expenses for tourism product operators
Tourism industry players want the government to focus on tourism sustainability, as well as a reduction in operational and utility expenses.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Great potential for island hopping, river cruise in Sarawak- Nancy
Sarawak can exploit further the potential of island hopping and river cruises to stimulate the state's tourism industry, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Public urged to collaborate with ITC to attract international Muslim travellers - Nancy
Nancy said to restore the tourism industry affected by COVID-19, MOTAC needs ideas from the youth in creating new Islamic tourism products.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Concerts to help revive Malaysia's tourism industry
Yuvan 25 - Live in Concert Kuala Lumpur, attracted some 10,000 people in the first day of the concert held at Axiata Arena.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Music concert events gateway to revive Malaysian tourism industry
Music tourism has now become a massive phenomenon around the world and Malaysia is slowly resuming this tourism product to revive the industry as the country moves to the endemic phase.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Perlis government plans to make 2023 Visit Perlis Year
The Perlis government plans to make 2023 a Visit Perlis Year as part of the efforts to revive the state's tourism industry.
Mon Jul 18 2022
ASEAN discusses ways to lure more visitors
ASEAN will continue to work together to attract more visitors to the region in a bid to revive the tourism industry.
Thu Jul 07 2022
MOTAC targets RM11.1 billion in tourism receipts through TRF 2.0 - Nancy
The government aims to generate an income of RM11.1 billion for the tourism industry with a total of 4.5 million tourist arrivals this year.
Tue Jun 21 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
'Melaka for Malaysian 1.0' to boost tourism industry
Malaysians would have the opportunity to holiday in Melaka with various special offers, including 21 attractive tourism packages.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Border reopening reunites families, boosts tourism industry
Malaysia reopened her international borders to foreign travellers at midnight today, placing the country in the best position towards economic recovery, especially for the tourism sector.
Fri Apr 01 2022
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