Lack of funding and new competitors are SIC’s biggest obstacles

State reaches 22 pct of annual tourism target despite slight year-on-year dip

Deputy minister says visa waiver programme, promotion initiatives prove successful

Agency chief says cross-channel coverage key to effective info distribution in state and beyond

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Malaysia is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation with Vietnam as part of its strategic preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 22 — The Klang Royal City Tourism Action Plan 2035 is aimed at elevating the district as an international-standard tourism destination that is competitive, sustainable, and inclusive. Klang Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the short- and long-term...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Selangor’s tourism sector is expected to receive a new boost when the Piano Land cruise ship from China will dock permanently (home port) at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) starting the fourth quarter of this year.

By Danial Dzulkifly AMPANG, July 17 — The state government is thinking of extending promotions under Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025 beyond this year, in light of overwhelming public interest. The move could align Selangor’s goals with Visit Malaysia 2026. State executive councillor for...

By Danial Dzulkifly AMPANG, July 17 — Tourism Selangor expects to draw 30,000 visitors to its flagship Selangor Travel Fair, to be held at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur on July 26 and 27. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling said the event, which will feature over 30...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 14 — The recognition of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia’s (FRIM) Selangor Forest Park as a Unesco World Heritage Site marks a major boost to the state’s standing as a global eco-tourism destination and gives fresh momentum to the Visit Selangor Year...

By Lau Sook May SHAH ALAM, July 12 — The Selangor Community Hosts programme by Tourism Selangor has been activated! Fifty such guides have started their duties in Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam, bringing domestic and foreign tourists a taste of their local cultures. In both districts, 25...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, July 2 — Tourism Selangor has launched a RM300,000 grant to support programmes held in line with the Visit Selangor Year 2025 campaign. Tourism Selangor CEO Chua Yee Ling said grant applications are open until October 31 and are available to private firms,...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 18 — Campsites and ecotourism in Selangor may soon be subject to stricter regulations, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. The state government is looking to introduce a more targeted licensing framework amid a surge in campsite operators,...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading Muslim-friendly travel destination, clinching the Top Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year title in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2025 (GMTI), marking a decade of Malaysia’s dominance since the inception of the index.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for foreign direct investment and tourism, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

LONDON, June 4 — Malaysia is targeting 500,000 tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 30 — Tourism Selangor today marked another achievement in its global marketing strategy, with the launch of a promotional video in Mandarin for Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. The video, held during the ITB China 2025 travel trade show at the Shanghai...

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — A total of 103 new flight routes, 29 increased flight frequencies, and five chartered flights have been approved from several major destinations to boost global connectivity ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

By Fitri Hazim Hazam OSAKA, May 5 — Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah today officiated Selangor Week at the World Expo here. His Highness was accompanied by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, state executive councillors, Selangor Secretary Dato’ Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin,...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 4 — Various cultural events including Rentak Selangor and the Mega Food Festival have been held to enliven Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. State executive councillor for housing and culture Borhan Aman Shah said the programmes were implemented via...