SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singaporeans who are interested in some late-night shopping this Deepavali season may want to travel across the Causeway to Johor Bahru for the Malaysia Midnight Sale from Oct 30 to Nov 2. Tourism Malaysia Singapore deputy director Mohana Murni Shanmugam said the event offers shoppers extended hours until midnight, along with entertainment and exclusive...
SINGAPORE (Bernama): Tourism Malaysia has launched the Durian Delight Packages at the ongoing Malaysia Fest 2024 at Singapore Expo, Changi, to woo the King of Fruits lovers from the island republic with exclusive packages. Tourism Malaysia said the agency together with travel partners, and local durian farmers joint their expertise to create a premium product showcasing...
Melaka has always been one of the highly visited states in Malaysia, thanks to its historical and cultural charms. Along with Penang’s George Town, Melaka was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage Site list in 2008 as part of the “historic cities of the Straits of Malacca”. From the Stadthuys and A Famosa to Jonker Street and...
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been a surge in the number of Chinese travellers coming to Malaysia following the increase of red-eye flights here from their home country, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Red-eye flights are rising in popularity, with officials reporting a 28% increase of such flights arriving at KL International Airport (KLIA) during...
It has been two years since Malaysia reopened to international tourists. The tourism sector, which took a hit when the borders were closed from 2020 to 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has yet to fully recover. However, the tourism industry continues to show positive signs of recovery as tourist arrivals doubled over the past year. Based...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar has been terminated from his services effective next Monday (Feb 26). The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, signed the termination letter dated Feb 22. According to the letter, the termination of Ammar's services was under Subsection 10 (1)...
