KOTA KINABALU: A familiarisation trip filled with cultural discoveries, coupled with immersive nature experiences, was part of a tourism campaign to uncover more of Sabah’s hidden gems. Themed “Mansau-Ansau North Borneo Trail: Culture, Adventure & Nature”, this five-day tour from last Friday (July 4) to Tuesday, saw nine media personnel and social influencers from Peninsula Malaysia,...
Malaysia is on its way to becoming one of the leading regional hubs for film production. The country has successfully attracted foreign creative investments through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (Fimi), which is creating jobs and upskilling the local workforce. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib revealed that among the latest...
TOKYO: Young women standing idly around a park in Tokyo's west suggest that a giant statue of Godzilla is not the only attraction for a record number of foreign tourists. Their faces lit by the cold glow of their phones, the women lining Okubo Park are evidence that sex tourism has developed as a dark flipside...
KUALA LUMPUR: The selection of Malaysia as the host for the Chinese New Year global launch marks a significant milestone in the friendship with China, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister stated that the "Chinese New Year Celebration 2025" will also elevate Malaysia’s position in the global tourism sector. "We are...
KUALA LUMPUR: Elements of mosque architecture will be included in a more comprehensive Visit Malaysia Year 2026 promotional video, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the recently launched 41-second tourism promotional montage, which sparked controversy for not including mosque elements, was merely a brief and concise launch video. "This video...
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has announced efforts to strengthen the state's tourism sector through strategic collaboration with Qatar during a two-day working visit to the country. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that the visit, inspired by the vision of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, aimed to align with the state’s development...
SEOUL: South Korea is urging tourists to continue visiting the East Asian country, as also actively engaging with foreign governments regarding the safety of tour groups following political tensions triggered by a failed martial law attempt. "There is a slight concern that tourist arrivals may decline next year,” Culture Minister Yu In-Chon said in an interview...
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey conducted by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has found that destination attractions significantly influence Malaysians' decisions to holiday in Thailand. The study, titled "Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour", was undertaken in the first quarter of 2024 to explore the travel patterns of Malaysians, both domestically and internationally. "The findings revealed...
PETALING JAYA: The 30-day visa-free entry offered by Malaysia and China to each other’s citizens will act as a catalyst to revitalise tourism and enhance the economic ties between the two nations, says the Malaysian Tourism Federation. Its president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said China extending the visa-free entry for Malaysians from 15 to 30 days,...
IPOH: Persatuan Kebudayaan Guan Gong has confirmed that all necessary procedures, including obtaining a police permit, were followed for their recent cultural parade in Teluk Intan. President Soon Boon Hua stated that these steps were essential to ensure the event was conducted legally and in compliance with local regulations. "The Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Festival is...
