SUBANG JAYA, Aug 10 — Media Selangor has been named Best Media Platform at the Tourism Industry Awards 2025 (TIA), held at Sunway Resort Hotel here last night.
Organised by the Malaysia International Tourism Development Association with cooperation from Tourism Selangor, the award was presented by Deputy State Secretary (Development) Dato’ Johari Anuar.
Media Selangor corporate services cluster chief Mohd Zulkifli Ismail said the award is a significant recognition of the agency’s role not only in communicating information on state policies, but also promoting Selangor tourism activities.
“Coverage cross print, electronic and digital media makes for more effective information distribution not just to Selangoreans but also beyond,” he said.
The ceremony was graced by Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, and state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim, all of whom presented some of the 117 awards last night.
Other recipients include:
Universiti Islam Selangor — Best Islamic Education Tourism Programme
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque — Best Islamic Tourism Venue
Selangor Fruit Valley (SFV) — Best Agro Experience Destination
Selangor Agriculture Development Corporation (PKPS) — Best Agrotourism Product
Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) — Best Community-Based Tourism Initiative and Cleanest, Friendliest City
Platform Selangor (PLATS) — Best Selangor Gastronomy Experience
KDEB Waste Management — Best Tourism Corporate Social Responsibility Project
Ban Canal Carnival — Best Tourism Event
During the ceremony, Ng was honoured with the Tourism Icon 2025 award.
Amirudin, in his speech, said the awards aren’t mere success symbols, but a form of empowerment for all tourism players in Selangor.
“It is a push for industry players to continue coming up with more innovative, sustainable and competitive tourism products.
“These awards are proof that their contributions are appreciated and are part of Selangor’s progress narrative,” Amirudin added.
Meanwhile, Hanifah emphasised the importance of cooperation between all parties including government and private agencies, non-governmental organisations, local communities and the media to make Malaysia a world-class tourism destination.
The TIA, this year in its second edition, was held to boost Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY2025) and prepare for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), and encompasses various categories including hospitality, hotels, tourist drivers, agrotourism, ecotourism, tourism operators, the media, malls, and convention centres.
