September 1, 2010 at 9:56 am
The helicopter ride, the latest tourism product in Langkawi, will be expanded to other destinations, including overseas.
Reliving Sandakan-Ranau Death Marches: New Tour Package To Attract Australians
August 27, 2010 at 9:02 am
In a move to attract more Australians to visit Malaysia, the tourism ministry plans to put together a tourism package aimed at offering Australians the experience of reliving the three Sandakan-Ranau death marches.
Ramadan Bazaar Draws Tourists From West Asia, Europe
August 16, 2010 at 10:27 am
Malaysia is offering the fasting month of Ramadan and Ramadan Bazaar to be shared with the world as tourism products, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
RM100 Million To Further Develop Kenyir Lake
August 11, 2010 at 9:39 am
The Terengganu Government has allocated RM100 million this year to further develop the Kenyir Lake with various tourism-related facilities.
Plan To Make Langkawi Shine Again As Tourist Draw
August 9, 2010 at 11:25 am
The federal government plans to redevelop Langkawi’s tourism potential to revive the glory days of the resort island off Kedah.
Melaka On Drive To Attract More Thai Tourists
August 5, 2010 at 1:58 pm
The Melaka government will hold more tourism promotion to southern Thailand to attract more Thai tourists to the state.
State Exco for Tourism, Culture and Haritage Datuk Seet Har Cheow said this was necessary as the number of Thai visitors to Melaka last year stood at only 16,215.
‘Commercialize’ Local Festivals To Generate Income For Locals
August 4, 2010 at 8:42 am
Local festivals should undergo ‘a little bit of commercialization’ to generate income for the locals, especially players in the tourism industry, said Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan.
Langkawi To Be Developed Into A Global Tourist Destination
August 2, 2010 at 9:56 am
Langkawi will be developed into a global tourist destination, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said.
Affected Dive Sites Closed Temporarily For Coral Recovery
July 29, 2010 at 9:47 am
Several dive sites in three states in Peninsular Malaysia have been temporary closed due to coral bleaching, a phenomenon caused by global warming that has increased sea water temperature. According to the Department of Marine Park, Malaysia has more than 80 dive sites.
Ministry Mulls Making Terengganu A Tourism Icon
July 26, 2010 at 11:07 am
The Tourism Ministry is considering making Terengganu a tourism icon as the state meets the requirement to be given such a status.
Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawas Mamit said the state had idyllic islands, marine parks, clean beaches and an inland lake, which was the biggest man-made lake in the country.