By Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, July 23 — The fourth Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament 2022 saw a participation of 132 people at the Seri Selangor Golf Club, Kota Damansara here, today. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said participants from from various countries,...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 17 — The Bon Odori Festival at the Shah Alam National Sports Complex here last night was a lively feat, which, according to the estimate, attracted over 50,000 people. Checks by Selangorkini found that the complex started to fill up at 4pm, and authorities...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 17 — Japanese tourists are anticipated to continue to be the third-highest visitors to Selangor by the end of this year, says Tourism Selangor. Its chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said that this is based on the 2019 figure and taking into account...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, July 1 — The Spectrum of the Sea cruise ship from Singapore made its first return after two years at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal today, carrying 3,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members on board. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship was forced to halt its...

PETALING JAYA, June 21 — The luckiest participant to card a ‘Hole-in-One’ at the fourth Tourism Selangor Golf Tournament scheduled on July 23 set to drive home a brand new Perodua Ativa.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, May 30 — The MCIS Life-Malaysia Women Marathon (MCIS Life-MWM) 2022 attracted 1,000 runners in the sports tourism event yesterday. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said the event held at Padang Timur, in Section 2, Petaling Jaya, had...

By Alang Bendahara On April 1, Malaysia transitioned to the much-awaited endemic phase of Covid-19, marking the event with the reopening of its borders. As airports brace for the influx of foreign visitors, what does this hold for Selangor? Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Up to 500 Selangor tourism packages worth RM56,687 were sold during the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair last weekend. Three locations saw considerable reception, including the Sky Mirror in Kuala Selangor, Windlab Indoor...

By Mustakim Ramli SHAH ALAM, Feb 13 — It takes the participation of all parties to protect and conserve parts of the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark to become eco-tourism locations in Selangor. The geosites include the Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge, Kundang Blue Lake, Batu Caves limestone caves,...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 — Boat operators for the Sky Mirror tourist location in Kuala Selangor have increased their amenities, following a rise in visitors since tourism activities were permitted under Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan. Tourism Selangor chief executive...

By Alang Bendahara MANY analysts have said that tourism would be the first economic sector to be impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, and the last to recover, due to travel restrictions and the global recession. In this month’s digitalisation series, Selangor Journal speaks to Tourism Selangor...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — Tourism Selangor will be offering attractive tourism packages at the Virtual Tourism Expo 2021 (VTE2021) which starts today until Sunday, says its general manager. Azrul Shah Mohamad said packages from Eastin Hotel and Skytrex Sungai Chongkak are among...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 15 — State executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian has urged Tourism Selangor to be more alert towards the needs of industry players from time to time. He said this is because the state tourism governing body has been the backbone of the tourism...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, April 6 — A total of 10,000 travel vouchers for the ‘Nak Bercuti? Pusing Selangor Dulu!’ campaign has been fully redeemed. Tourism Selangor general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad said the distribution of the vouchers, worth RM200 each, received an overwhelming response...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 8 — MCIS Life yearly running event, the Malaysia Women Marathon (MWM), is held virtually from March 8 to April 8. Tourism Selangor general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad said the programme, which enters its ninth year, targets more than 2,000 participants to take...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — The full entertainment duty exemption for theme parks’ entrance fees from March 2020 to December this year will help owners to continue their operation after the movement control order (MCO) period. Tourism Selangor general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad...

SHAH ALAM, Sept 28 — Nine operators of tourist attractions and services in Selangor has participated in the Jelajah Pesona Selangor 2020 programme in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, on September 22, which enables the direct promotion and introduction of tourism products to various industry players.

By Khairul Azran Hussin RAWANG, Sept 14 — Tourism Selangor expects the state revenue collection for tourism to dip slightly this year following the Covid-19 outbreak, as compared to last year’s total collection of RM21.8million. Its general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad said the department is...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — Tourism Selangor is actively promoting several new tourist attractions in the state to achieve the six million target of visitors this year, says its general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad. Some of the locations include the Discovery Park in Dengkil, Paya...

By Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, June 24 — The reopening of the country borders for medical purposes is a major boon for Selangor as the state has more than 20 hospitals listed under the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MTHC). Tourism Selangor general manager Azrul Shah Mohamad said the...