PUTRAJAYA, Dec 4 — Malaysia and Timor-Leste are looking forward to establishing direct flights connecting major destinations of both countries to boost tourism and promote cultural exchange.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Singaporeans head the list of 26 million tourist arrivals to the country, according to the Immigration Department’s latest statistics recorded from January 1 to November 15 this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Monaco is open to collaborating with Malaysia in many possible areas that could mutually benefit both countries in the future, in line with the opening of the new Monaco Honorary Consulate Office, here.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The 30-day visa exemption for travellers from China and India to Malaysia as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, will certainly boost the tourism industry.

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Nov 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that his one-day working visit to Sadao in southern Thailand today is part of the efforts to further strengthen bilateral relations to promote and develop the northern Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand regions.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — The state government is considering offering the use of the Smart Selangor Bus service as a mode of transportation to tourism destinations in the state. State executive councillor for mobility Ng Sze Han said at present, the free bus service is only...

SANDAKAN, Nov 19 — Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan suggested that the Sabah government change the status of Batu Sapi from an industrial zone to a tourism destination.

SIEM REAP (Cambodia), Oct 16 — Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) here in northwest Cambodia's tourist hub commenced operations on Monday, raising hope for tourism revitalisation, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The formation of several task forces between Malaysia and Thailand is a timely move to boost  agricultural cooperation and promote tourism in both countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is planning to launch Muslim-friendly tourism packages early next month to draw more Muslim travellers, especially from the Middle East and China to visit the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) said it is studying measures to improve tourism industry standards.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — An independent third party, including a non-governmental organisation (NGO), local and private associations, have been urged to cooperate with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) in efforts to promote the country’s rich cultural diversity.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 — An increase of up to RM10 million in allocation is needed to improve Selangor’s tourism sector, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Ng Suee Lim. He said for tourism promotional purposes, RM6 million is allocated every year for...

IPOH, Sept 16 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) anticipates an additional 2,000 passengers a day will use the KTM Komuter Utara train service from its three new stations in Ipoh, Sungai Siput and Kuala Kangsar to the Butterworth station in Penang and its intermediate stations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on his ministry, the National Heritage Department and National Culture and Arts Department (JKKN) to work together in preserving the country’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH).

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 — Selangor is expecting international tourist arrivals to reach pre-pandemic levels next year following the lifting of travel restrictions globally. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Azrul Shah Mohamad was quoted by The Star as saying that the...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, 27 AUGUST: Tourism Selangor is offering travel vouchers worth RM5,000 in a TikTok competition in conjunction with the Malaysian Travel and Adventure Agents Exhibition (Matta). The agency informed that the competition themed 'Selangor as Malaysia's Featured...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 Malaysia is poised to surpass its international tourist arrival target for this year by achieving an arrival of at least 18 million visitors, exceeding the initial target of 16.1 million tourists, said Tourism Malaysia Director-General Datuk Dr Ammar Abdul Ghapar.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, July 11 — Sekinchan is set to experience a tourism boom once the West Coast Expressway (WCE) is fully opened to the public in two years time. Its incumbent assemblyman Ng Suee Lim said he predicts tourism activities to increase two-fold by the end of 2025, and...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysian economists said the potential influx of Chinese tourists will boost the local sector, reported Xinhua.