Johor Bahru-Kunming Direct Flights To Give Tailwind To Visit Malaysia 2026

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab. 

Asia Cities Surge In 2025 Global Tourism, Euromonitor International Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Asia strengthened its global tourism presence in 2025, with Tokyo and Singapore maintaining top-10 positions and Seoul entering the top tier for the first time, according to Euromonitor International.

China Southern To Add Third Daily Guangzhou-Penang Flight

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- China Southern Airlines will increase its Guangzhou–Penang direct flights from two to three daily services from December 28, strengthening air connectivity ahead of Malaysia Tourism Year 2026.

Hainan Releases White Paper On Tourism, Brand And Global Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Hainan Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports has released the White Paper on Shaping Hainan's Brand Image on Tourism and Culture and International Communication Strategy (2024–2025).

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

IATA: Asia Pacific Demand Remains Robust, Malaysia Set For Sustained Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific remains the world’s fastest-growing aviation region, with demand continuing to outpace capacity amid supply chain pressures, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia's Involvement In BRICS Drives Faster Economic Growth - Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The government views Malaysia’s involvement in BRICS as being aligned with efforts to drive the national economy to grow more rapidly, sustainably and resiliently.

Tencent’s New Kl Office Marks Stronger Digital Investment In Malaysia -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The opening of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd’s new office in Malaysia reflects stronger long-term digital investment and reinforces the country’s position as an emerging regional technology hub, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said.

Malaysia Not Obligated Under ART To Fulfil US$240 Bln In Commercial Commitments Or Invest US$70 Bln In US -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Strong Industrial Base Driving Penang’s Rise In Renewable Energy – MPSEA

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.

Malaysia Airlines Resumes Direct Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Brisbane

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd has resumed its direct flights from KL International Airport (KUL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE), with the inaugural flight MH135 departing Kuala Lumpur on Nov 29, reinstating this key connection to meet growing travel demand.

Legoland Malaysia Gears Up For Surge In Visitors Ahead Of Visit Johor, Visit Malaysia 2026

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Legoland Malaysia Resort is strengthening its operational capacity and upgrading its facilities as it anticipates a significant rise in tourist arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia (VM) and Visit Johor (TMJ) 2026.