Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air. “When I’m out on the water, I feel like a kid again,” said Jennine Cohen, 43, the founder of Wild Blue Retreats,...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains committed to ensuring the country is a top destination for Chinese tourists, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said in line with this, the ministry aims to welcome five million Chinese tourists to Malaysia this year. He described it as a target that reflects...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang welcomed on Thursday (Aug 1) the inaugural direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, operated by Shanghai Airlines, which marks another significant milestone in Penang's efforts to penetrate the international tourism market. The flight, which landed at 7.11am at the Penang International Airport here, is also the second direct flight route between Shanghai...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is listed as the second best place for solo travellers in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet. Morgan Awyong's article, published on July 12, said Penang is best known for its vibrant street food and creative local culture. "Penang itself is divided into the mainland and Penang Island. "The latter is where the UNESCO-listed streets of...
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...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is committed to strengthening its relations with China across various sectors to attract more investors, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. “I hope more investors from China will come to the state as we welcome their presence,” said the Chief Minister when receiving a courtesy call from the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing,...
MELAKA: Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier Scoot is set to make its maiden flight to Melaka International Airport by the end of September, said Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman. The state tourism, heritage, art and culture committee chairman said the airline is expected to make six daily flights from the airport within the next few months. "We anticipate...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah and AirAsia have inked a strategic partnership that is aimed at connecting the state with most countries in Asia as well as Oceania in the next five years. Under the partnership with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), the AirAsia Group aims to potentially launch 14 new domestic and international routes including Kota Kinabalu-Bandar...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires a shift in targets, strategies and initiatives for the tourism sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In this regard, he said the framework, incentives and infrastructure development set by the government must be met with private sector investment, as they play a crucial role in designing tourism products and providing...
PETALING JAYA: Inclusivity forms the core of our cultural tourism strategy and no site should be made to cater exclusively to the needs of a single religion, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said, in a statement Saturday (June 29), that he wished to apologise for the statement by his...
