KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Langkawi International Travel Bubble (LITB) is extended until the country’s border reopening with an enhanced standard procedure (SOP), effective February 16.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Various factors need to be carefully studied before Malaysia's tourism sector and international borders can be allowed to fully reopen without the implementation of travel bubbles.

BANGKOK, Feb 7 — Thailand will have talks on bilateral travel bubble arrangements with China and Malaysia later this month, an official said on Monday, as part of efforts to bolster a steady recovery in its crucial tourism sector.

ALOR SETAR, Nov 15 — Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) is targeting the arrival of 5,000 international tourists this year which is expected to help generate RM24.4 million in revenue, said Lada chief executive officer Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Pulau Langkawi in Kedah, which is the pilot project for the country’s travel concept, has shown to be a success since it was opened on Thursday (September 16) when it recorded a total of 9,500 tourist arrivals, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

LANGKAWI, Sept 16 — After being closed for a long time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the resort island of Langkawi welcomed its first influx of holiday-makers via the tourism bubble, which began today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — AirAsia’s inaugural service from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi this morning under the travel bubble recorded a 100 per cent flight load, signifying a strong rebound for domestic air travel.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 —  AirAsia has seen strong uptake of seats to Langkawi following the government’s announcement of the island’s travel bubble standard operating procedure last week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The travel bubble initiative which will be implemented in Langkawi from September 16 will serve as a benchmark for opening more tourist destinations in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Individuals who are going to Langkawi Island by flight from September 16 do not need permission letter from police, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Malaysia today announced it will temporarily suspend on its side the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) travel bubble with Singapore beginning May 13.

KUALA PERLIS, May 5 — Travel agencies should be responsible for ensuring that no individual abuses the travel bubble offered by them as a ticket to return to their hometown to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri next week.

SANDAKAN, March 18 — The Sandakan Tourism Association (Stan) has called on the government to set up travel bubbles between districts and states that are under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to help sustain the tourism industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The proposal to expand travel bubble arrangements with green zone countries during the Covid-19 pandemic will be discussed further before an agreement could be reached with the various parties, said Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) is offering customers subsidised airline tickets for domestic destinations in support of the government’s “green travel bubble” initiative.

SINGAPORE, Nov 23 — A delay to Asia's first travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore has hit the shares of their flag carriers and highlighted the challenges facing the global travel industry as it tries to rebound from the pandemic.

SYDNEY, Nov 12 — The opening of Asia's first "travel bubble" allowing tourism without quarantines since the pandemic hit has sparked a surge in searches and bookings for travel between Singapore and Hong Kong, stirring hopes the model could be rolled out more broadly.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) expects airline companies would require 18 months to see a full revival of the domestic sector from the Covid-19 impact and three years to restore their international sector business.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The tourism sector has seen an upsurge, with hotel reservations nationwide showing an increase of up to 30.74 per cent until June, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is ready to accommodate travel bubble when the government agrees to reopen its international borders, said Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh.