KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading Muslim-friendly travel destination, clinching the Top Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year title in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2025 (GMTI), marking a decade of Malaysia’s dominance since the inception of the index.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 30 — Tourism Selangor today marked another achievement in its global marketing strategy, with the launch of a promotional video in Mandarin for Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. The video, held during the ITB China 2025 travel trade show at the Shanghai...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal KUALA LANGAT, Jan 12 — Local communities, especially in new villages, have been encouraged to beautify their villages to draw visitors during Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling said the firm encourages communities not...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — From January 8, Malaysians travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), a move set to streamline entry for short-term visitors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Marriott International is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan in Malaysia with 20 new hotels on the horizon, capitalising on the booming tourism and leisure sectors in Southeast Asia.

NARATHIWAT, June 13 — Malaysians need not be unduly worried about their safety when travelling in Thailand as local authorities have tightened security measures following several bomb explosions.

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — Malaysia Airlines and multinational technology corporation Google have forged a collaboration to accelerate Malaysia’s ascent as a top-tier tourism destination while driving digital evolution within the aviation sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has instructed all highway concessionaires to make thorough preparations, especially during peak hours, to ensure highway users have comfortable, safe and smooth travels throughout Ramadan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Tourism Malaysia, which is making its 15th consecutive appearance at the 17th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITEX), aims to cultivate significant business partnerships and collaborations throughout the region and increase tourist arrivals to the country, particularly from Iran.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Interest in major cities in Asia is projected to continue to increase this year, with Kuala Lumpur having secured a spot in the top 10 trending global travel destinations, according to reviews by global travellers on Tripadvisor.

SEPANG, Jan 5 — The aviation industry is expected to see stronger growth this year, supported by the government’s ongoing initiatives to boost the sector, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

BANGKOK, Jan 1 — Visitors from Malaysia to Hatyai, the vibrant southern Thai city, doubled to 20,000 daily during the Christmas and year-end holiday season, contributing 2 billion Baht (approximately RM267.3 million) to the local economy during the week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded 10.17 million passenger movement in October 2023, up 21.6 per cent year-on-year, despite October being generally a low season month for travelling.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, which will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, will be further strengthened with the unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Malaysia starting in December.

By Danial Dzulkifly PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 — In a move to strengthen cultural and trade ties, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a visa-free travel policy for tourists from India and China.  The policy, effective from December, will allow visitors from the two countries to stay...

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Oct 17 — Chinese civil servants and employees of state-linked enterprises are facing tighter constraints on private travel abroad and scrutiny of their foreign connections, according to official notices and more than a dozen people familiar with the matter, as Beijing wages a campaign against foreign influence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Airbnb have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on MDEC’s inaugural DE Rantau initiative.

SEPANG, April 21 — The Ministry of Transport is examining mechanisms to overcome the problem of expensive flight ticket prices prior to all festive seasons, especially for routes to and from Sabah and Sarawak.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which today launched the EnrichMoney Visa Prepaid Card and Application (App), expects the take-up rate of the e-wallet to grow in line with the travel industry’s recovery.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is aiming to visit more than 1,000 companies nationwide to conduct meetings with the management of companies which have recorded the highest number of workplace accidents in 'Ops Cegah 2023'.