Why a viral island brawl matters for Sabah tourismA short video of a fight on Timba Timba island near Semporna...

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s major tourism destinations play an important role in reflecting Malaysia’s image to international visitors in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that tourists’ initial impressions of the country depend largely on the quality of service, overall experience and the level of professionalism of the hospitality industry in tourist hotspots. “Destinations like Penang, with their unique heritage, culture and tourism products, give visitors an early glimpse into the true face of Malaysia,” he said in a post on social media. According to him, today’s […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The strategy to attract tourists to Malaysia for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) cannot use the same approach or template. On the contrary, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, it needs to be adapted according to each target group. “It depends on the target group. Each target group has events that can attract them. “It cannot use one form of publicity to suit all groups. It needs to be based on different target group segments and the event must suit the target group,” he said when met by the media after launching the Visit […]

SUBANG (Jan 2): Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a safe and family-friendly tourism destination under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, with its cultural diversity and multi-ethnic attractions remaining key factors drawing international tourists to the country. For Japanese visitor Kohei Oyamada, 44, Malaysia is seen as an ideal family holiday destination, particularly in terms of safety, public facilities, as well as the wide variety of food options and tourist attractions that cater to travellers with children. “Malaysia is among the most family-friendly travel destinations. It is safe for children, and the food offers a wide range of […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is set to give his testimony at the High Court here on January 6 in a...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is intensifying its tourism promotion efforts for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (TMM2026) through large-scale international collaborations, aiming to significantly expand the country’s global visibility and visitor appeal. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing said the initiative involves strategic partnerships with more than 210 digital influencers from key markets such as …