Tag: Malaysia
Malaysian government allots US$4.74 billion for economic stimulus package to cushion...
The Malaysian government has announced a RM20 billion (US$4.74 billion) economic stimulus package to mitigate the economic impacts due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Interim prime...
Malaysia strives to promote SE Asia and push sustainability goals
Malaysia has pledged its commitment towards promoting South-east Asia as a competitive tourism destination, while balancing its development with sustainability and inclusive development, during...
Langkawi opens fourth geopark trail
Langkawi has launched its fourth geopark trail, BioGeoTrail Kubang Badak, taking visitors on a gentle three-hour tour of the Malaysian island’s biodiversity.
Langkawi Development Authority...
Crazy Rich Asians movie spurs Singapore, Malaysia travel searches
Travel search volume for Singapore and Malaysia have seen massive spikes in recent weeks, which Expedia said was the "knock-on effect" of recently released...
Three Tourism Malaysia offices under review for closure
As part of a rationalisation exercise, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) is considering the closure of Tourism Malaysia offices in Osaka...
Malaysia’s Desaru Coast to have One&Only resort
Kerzner International Holdings, owner of the ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts and Atlantis Resort & Residences brands, will introduce the One&Only brand on Malaysia's Desaru Coast.
The...
Tourism sector awaits clarity on Malaysia’s sales and services tax rollout
The travel trade is eager awaiting details on Malaysia's Sales and Services Tax (SST) rate, which is set to be reintroduced on September 1...
New tourism minister from Sabah stokes industry’s hopes for revamp
Mohamaddin Ketapi from Sabah has been named Malaysia's new minister of tourism, arts and culture – replacing Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz – renewing optimism...
Malaysian trade responds to zero-rated GST
An industry hopeful of the benefits that Malaysia's latest tax changes will bring is reacting in different ways, as the zero-rated goods and services...
Trade unfazed as Malaysia pulls plug on high-speed rail project
The new prime minister of Malaysia has announced the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail mega project to cut costs and pare...
