JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 — The memorandum of understanding (MOU) on tourism cooperation between Malaysia and South Korea signed last night is set to yield long-term benefits for both countries.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Jan 19 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has launched the Gemilang MBSJ (Hello Subang Jaya) app to drive smart tourism in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. The MBSJ corporate communications division said the app gives users information on...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KUALA LANGAT, Jan 12 — Local communities, especially in new villages, have been encouraged to beautify their villages to draw visitors during Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling said the firm encourages communities not...

SEPANG, Jan 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants all ministries to focus on enhancing capabilities in tourism and investment, with the involvement of all states in the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 26 — Tourism Selangor plans to expand its Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker bus service statewide, following the positive reception since its introduction in Sepang last year. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad said Klang was the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The government has extended the visa exemption for Indian nationals, initially set to end on December 31 this year, by two years until December 31, 2026.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 19 — Domestic tourism performance showed strong growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, recording 66.3 million visitors and an expenditure of RM25.6 billion, the Statistics Department (DOSM) reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Dec — The kebaya has been inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), through a multinational nomination.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — A total of 10 new international flight routes, including a rental flight route, with over 3,100 weekly flights, will be introduced this month.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 14 — State executive councillor for tourism and local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim is optimistic the upcoming state budget will have something in store for the Visit Selangor Year 2025. He expressed confidence that a substantial allocation will be allocated for...

By Sofia Nasir KLANG, Nov 12 — GM Klang is aiming to draw six million visitors to the premier wholesale centre in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025. GM Klang managing director Dato’ Lim Seng Kok said the firm will hold special campaigns, starting year-end, to empower the state’s...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Selangor’s capital is set to develop more tourist hotspots next year in line with the Shah Alam City Council’s (MBSA) tourism action plan.  MBSA community development director Shahrin Ahmad said his office is awaiting the full report on the plan,...

By Sofia Nasir SEPANG, Nov 3 — The state government intends to increase funding for the tourism sector in next year’s budget to support the Visit Selangor Year 2025 initiative. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari noted that a total of RM5.3 million was allocated to the sector this year to...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — As Turkiye celebrates its 101st Republic Day on Tuesday (October 29), the nation expressed its commitment to strengthening ties with Asean under Malaysia’s chairmanship in 2025.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, Oct 16 — The state government aims to strengthen the tourism industry through the upcoming budget to ensure the success of Visit Selangor Year 2025 (TMS2025). State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said various initiatives...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry today launched the Edu+ programme aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s edutourism sector and promoting cultural exchange, with an initial focus on attracting international students.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Various attractive tourism package offers, including 15 to 50 per cent discounts, await visitors at the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Carnival (KCCM) 2024, which will be held at the Craft Complex in Jalan Conlay here from October 25.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is upgrading its tourism infrastructure this year in preparation for Visit Selangor Year 2025. Among the improvements are Pocket Park in the city centre, beautifying the city’s roundabouts, and upgrading Catopia Park,...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will develop an action plan for tourism players to invigorate the sector in the city. MBSA acting deputy mayor Madiyan Baweh said the plan will be a reference for stakeholders to organise suitable activities that will...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) will hold a special meeting to address concerns regarding check-in and check-out timings in the hospitality industry.