Promoting Northern States in Conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026
Efforts to Boost Tourism in Penang and Beyond
Tourism Malaysia is actively promoting northern states, particularly Penang, in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) campaign. The organization is collaborating...
Penang Medi-City: A New Era for Healthcare and Tourism in George Town
Introduction to Penang Medi-City
The Penang Medi-City in Batu Kawan is set to transform healthcare services in the state and become a key hub for medical tourism and sustainable...
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 Concludes with Strong Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025: A Strong and Dynamic Tourism Destination
The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025), which concluded today after six fruitful days, highlighted ASEAN as a strong and...
Transitioning to a Sustainable Tourism Model in ASEAN
JOHOR BAHRU: The post-pandemic tourism in ASEAN must focus not only on recovery but also on transitioning to a sustainable, quality-driven business model, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Driving Change...
Enhancing Capabilities in Tourism, Investment, and Economy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized the importance of all ministries focusing on enhancing capabilities in the fields of tourism, investment, and economy, with the involvement of all states through the...
Police Urge Victims of Alleged Fraud to Come Forward
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are urging victims of alleged fraud involving an influencer and travel agency entrepreneur based in South Korea to come forward and lodge police reports to facilitate further...
Kelantan's Proposal to Market Monsoon Season as Tourism Attraction Sparks Outrage
Criticism Mounts as Netizens Slam Proposal as "Insensitive" and "Foolish"
The Kelantan government's proposal to market the annual monsoon season, notorious for its devastating floods, as a tourism attraction has...
Economic Boost for Melaka with New Cruise Terminal
Government Support for Maritime Economy
The construction of a cruise terminal in Pulau Melaka, Banda Hilir, is expected to significantly enhance Melaka's economy through increased tourism, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. This project...
Tourism Tax Revenue Jumps to RM186 Million
Significant Increase in Tourism Tax Revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed a significant jump in tourism tax revenue from RM1.03 million in 2022 to RM186 million in 2023. The annual revenue...
Government Should Not Over-Regulate the Hospitality Industry
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has stated that the government should not over-regulate the hospitality industry, particularly hotels.
Flexibility is Key
According to Hamzah, most...
