By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, Oct 15 — Tourism Selangor is forming a strategic collaboration with the Petronas Sepang International Circuit to promote the Visit Selangor Year 2025 campaign during the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia (MotoGP 2025), from November 1 to November 3. State executive...

By Abdul Rahim Sabri HULU LANGAT, Oct 1 — The state government has been urged to allocate funds to promote local heritage foods to both domestic and international tourists. Malaysian heritage food expert Muhammad Shahrim Karim said the proposed fund could be utilised to train local residents...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 24 – Tourism Selangor has appointed 51 community hosts in six districts since 2018 to boost tourism and promote local culture and heritage. Its chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said the hosts are leading an initiative to boost local tourism...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — To raise awareness and momentum for Visit Selangor Year 2025, the state administration hosted the inaugural Selangor Travel Mart, gathering key players from the tourism industry to boost tourism in the state. The event, held last Thursday (August...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 – Selangor’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost, with Japanese visitors leading the charge, with a remarkable 49 per cent increase in from 73,822 in 2022 to 110,018 visitors in 2023, said state executive councillor for tourism and local...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 — The 48th Bon Odori, celebrated here as part of Japan’s summer festivities, received an overwhelming response from over 40,000 visitors. Visitors, including locals, began flocking to the Shah Alam (Panasonic) Sports Complex as early as 4pm, dressed in...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Visit Selangor Year 2025 is set to attract eight million domestic and international tourists and generate RM11.7 billion in revenue. To achieve this, Tourism Selangor said it will hold over 60 major events next year, with its promotional campaign...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, June 14 — Selangor has recorded the highest number of domestic tourist arrivals for three consecutive years, with 27.6 million visitors recorded last year, according to recent data gathered by Tourism Selangor. The state tourism arm’s chief executive, Azrul Shah...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, June 10 — Tourism Selangor has channels RM60,000 in grants to six art enthusiasts, in a bid to strengthen the state's creative industry. State executive councillor for tourism Dato' Ng Suee Lim said the recipients' projects were showcased at the 2024 Design...

PETALING JAYA, June 9 — Allocations will be provided annually to organise arts and culture programmes in line with the aim of elevating Selangor as a creative industry hub.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, June 6 — Selangor recorded a significant rise in tourists from China last year, outperforming other Southeast Asian countries, according to data from Tourism Selangor. It is the third consecutive year the state has seen an increase in arrivals from the...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, May 30 — Tourism Selangor has awarded RM10,000 in grants to six local artists who participated in the Reka Lestari environment-inspired competition which it organised earlier this year.  The six winning artists and their projects are Ahnaf Hakimi (Wayang...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, May 13 — Tourism Selangor reported a 99 per cent increase in Middle Eastern tourists last year thanks to its attractive deals. Its chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman were the primary contributors...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, May 6 — Selangor welcomed 6.54 million tourists last year, surpassing its target of 5 million annual visitors. The figure represents a 46.4 per cent increase from 2022’s 4.46 million tourist inflow. In 2021, Selangor recorded 3.19 million visitors. In a...

By Selangor Journal Team  SHAH ALAM, Apr 2 — The Selangor Pavilion recorded nearly RM500,000 in sales at the recently concluded Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair 2024.  Recognising the growing popularity of ecotourism and agrotourism in the state, Tourism Selangor...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Apr 1 — Tourism Selangor embarked on a promotional tour across four cities in China last month to draw more international tourists to the state. It said the sales mission to Dalian, Shenyang, Changchun, and Harbin from March 17 to March 26 is part of its...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 10 — Selangor is aiming for a significant boost in visitor arrivals during the Visit Selangor Year in 2025, with a target of two million international tourists. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said Selangor had seen the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The state government is targeting seven million local and international tourists to visit Selangor in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025, with a focus on promoting ecotourism.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — Tourism Selangor is determined to boost the tourism sector while empowering the Sabak Bernam Development Area (Sabda) project in its efforts to help enhance the local economy. Its chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said the agency is...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal CYBERJAYA, Feb 16 — Tourism Selangor will provide visitors to the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair in March and September this year with discounts up to 50 per cent. Its chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said several new tourism...