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Malaysia's tourism ministry and national carrier MAG are intensifying their partnership to capitalise on the extended Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, targeting growth across key markets including India, China, and Europe while enhancing domestic travel experiences.
Langkawi has achieved merely half its development potential since becoming a duty-free island nearly 40 years ago, warns former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, who cautions the destination risks losing regional tourism competitiveness.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called for a comprehensive review of Malaysia's aviation security system and crew screening protocols following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines co-pilot in Indonesia on drug trafficking allegations.
Penang will conduct a comprehensive structural safety assessment of heritage buildings across the state following a debris collapse on Armenian Street that injured two tourists, with authorities weighing conservation against public safety.
Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Tunku Azizah inaugurated the Kuantan 188 Festival on Thursday evening, a three-day celebration marking their birthdays and showcasing local culture and tourism.
Malaysia's economy is projected to sustain strong performance in the second half of 2026, with first-half growth reaching 5.6%, though officials remain cautious about global headwinds and geopolitical risks.
Mexico attracted three million foreign visitors during its 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting across Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, surpassing pre-tournament projections and delivering an estimated RM13.89 billion economic windfall.
South Korea is rolling out stricter penalties for tourism businesses that overcharge guests, including five-day suspensions for hanok operators and immediate 30-day licence revocation for taxi drivers breaching price rules from August 4.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid expects Malaysia will reap significant economic benefits from hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix, citing increased tourism and global visibility as drivers for foreign investment.
Five Italian students and their supervisor apologised to a Thai woman following a dispute on a Bangkok BTS train. Police fined the group after they were accused of loud and disruptive behaviour, and the matter has been settled without further legal action.
Sabah's youth entrepreneur initiative has distributed RM21 million among 6,951 young business owners since 2022, with successful recipients expanding into international markets and generating millions in income.
Japanese police arrested a Chinese businessman in Tokyo on suspicion of operating an unlicensed taxi service that transported tourists using leased commercial vehicles. The scheme generated millions in illegal revenue.