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Perak struggles to attract major hotels as tourists skip overnight stays

IPOH, April 21 — Difficulties in attracting major international hotel brands to Perak were highlighted in the Stat...

From sea jacuzzi to pickleball on water: Penang unveils new tourism site Forest Island

GEORGE TOWN, April 8 — A new tourism product in Penang will offer visitors experiences in the middle of the sea, r...

Perak’s Lenggong earns Malaysia rare dual Unesco status as World Heritage Site and Global Geopark

IPOH, April 28 — Lenggong has reached a historic milestone, becoming the only site in Peninsular Malaysia to be ac...

Saarani leads Perak mission to Taopu in Shanghai to examine smart city tech and command‑centre systems

IPOH, May 22 — The Perak state government is advancing its smart city agenda with a technical visit to Taopu Smart...

Inland fisheries drive Perak economy as state leads Malaysia in production share

IPOH, April 17 — Perak recorded the highest inland fisheries landings in the country in 2024 at 2,987 metric tonne...

Plans for three-star hotel in Kenyir Geopark hit snag, Terengganu govt seeks new push for tourism

KUALA TERENGGANU, April 22 — Operations at the three‑star hotel on Pulau Poh in Kenyir Geopark near Hulu Terenggan...

Sabah Tourism Board: Preparedness is key, destination remains compelling despite global jitters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is establishing a crisis response unit to strengthen prepare...

Malaysia smashes first-quarter tourism record with 10.6 million arrivals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia recorded a new tourism milestone in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than...

Tourism Malaysia strengthens Pakistan outreach at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026

Park once, walk everywhere: Ipoh plans car-free tourist route with new bridge linking Old and New Towns

IPOH, May 10 — Visitors to Ipoh’s Old Town may soon be able to leave their cars behind and explore the city...

Punjab bets big on tourism with first-ever investment expo

Punjab holds first tourism expo in Lahore, showcasing investment potential and sector growth plans

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Visitors stroll through the grounds of Nezu Shrine during the annual Azalea Festival in Tokyo. — AFP

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in...

Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling on all partie...

Lim Guan Eng slams BN, Umno, PN, PAS over Rain Rave criticism, cites RM200m tourism boost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — DAP Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has criticised BN, Umno, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and PAS for oppos...

New Malaysia–Indonesia pact to tap health, education and cultural travel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the tourism industry by f...

New Malaysia–Indonesia pact to tap health, education and cultural travel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the tourism industry by f...

Where to Find Malaysia’s Majestic Beaches, Secret Snorkelling Spots and Opulent Overwater Bungalows

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Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists...

Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history

The sounds of passing cars and birds chirping broke the morning stillness at Penang’s Northam Road Protestant Cemetery as visitors began filtering in after 8am. Tour guide Zul Harr...

Gunung Lang boat services paused until June 4 for repairs, island attractions temporarily out of reach, says Ipoh counci...

IPOH, May 29 — Boat service operations at Gunung Lang Recreational Park, one of Ipoh’s major tourist attract...

Minister: Cloud seeding in Perak successful, delivers rain boost to key dams

PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — The cloud seeding operation in Perak yesterday was deemed successful, with the state recordin...

Sarawak tourism minister hails international deep sea fishing tournament as major tourism event for Miri

MIRI, May 17 — Events such as the Miri City International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament not only promote sports fish...

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