Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
The current Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 19 days, with the debate on the Royal Address by MPs from Feb 27 to March 7.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year
Last year, Malaysia welcomed over 3.1 million Indonesian tourists, highlighting the vibrant cultural exchange and friendship shared between the two nations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Indian concerts in Malaysia a boost for foreign tourist arrivals
Indian concerts held in Malaysia recently had been a boost for foreign tourist arrivals into the country.
Sat Feb 18 2023
MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong
MOTAC is targeting the arrival of five million tourists from China this year compared to 3.1 million in 2019, says Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals
The Penang government will implement protocols set by the MOH regarding the entry of tourists from China to the state, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism
P.MED has inked a MoU with Citilink Airlines operator PT Citilink Indonesia to bolster medical tourist arrivals from Indonesia to the state.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Landslides, flooding can dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong
The current wave of floods and the landslide incident in the country has the potential to dampen tourism numbers, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Tourism Malaysia expects higher tourist arrivals under new govt
Tourism Malaysia is expecting a surge in tourist arrivals, especially from ASEAN and European countries, under the leadership of the new government.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Thailand approves visa extension to boost high season tourist arrivals
Travellers from 64 countries and territories on the visa exemption list including Malaysia will get to stay in Thailand up to 45 days.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year
The business events industry will help Malaysia achieve its new target of attracting 9.2 million tourist arrivals with RM26.8 billion in tourism receipts this year.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt
The arrivals, mainly from Malaysia, India and Singapore, generated revenues of 176 billion baht ($4.93 billion), a spokesperson said.
Fri Aug 19 2022
MOTAC to revise target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia
MOTAC will revise its target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia this year, which is most likely to surpass the initial target of 4.5 million.
Thu Jul 14 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
Malaysian tourism sees rebound, arrivals expected to hit 5 million by year-end
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia is expected to hit 5 million by the end of this year.
Thu Jun 09 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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