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Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector

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

[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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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