Travel and Tourism
Hilton Expands in Selangor with Opening of Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie
Hilton opens 261-room Shah Alam Glenmarie hotel, expanding Selangor presence ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
Category: Travel and Tourism
Lifestyle
50.55m SPITFIRE turns aviation-inspired performance into a hybrid, lifestyle-driven superyacht experience
ARES Yachts is spotlighting two standout projects that define the yard’s DNA: SPITFIRE, now in build, and ATLAS, a next-generation explorer concept.
Travel and Tourism
Kelantan Mulls Trishaw Revival as Tourism Icon
Kelantan government considers proposals to revive trishaw services in Kota Bharu, aiming to preserve heritage and boost tourism sustainability.
Travel and Tourism
Penang Launches New Direct Guangzhou Flight Boosting China Connectivity
Penang has launched a new direct flight from Guangzhou, enhancing tourism ties and connectivity with China ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Hotels
Palm Garden Putrajaya and Four Points Puchong Win Prestigious World Halal Excellence Awards
Two IOI Hotels properties honoured at World Halal Excellence Awards for outstanding Muslim-friendly hospitality and halal gourmet excellence.
Transport and logistics
Changi Airport Shatters Records with Nearly 70 Million Passengers in 2025
Changi Airport logs record 69.98 million passengers in 2025, up 3.4% from 2024, led by China market and network expansion.
Travel and Tourism
Agoda and Mastercard Collaborate to Modernize Loyalty Programs with Flexible Travel Rewards
Agoda and Mastercard Collaborate to Modernize Loyalty Programs with Flexible Travel Rewards Agoda’s global travel inventory now available through Mastercard’s Global Redemption Suite in…
Travel and Tourism
Peak CNY travel drives Singapore-Malaysia fares to record highs, passengers seek alternatives
Airfares, bus tickets, and ETS services surge during Chinese New Year 2026, prompting early bookings and alternative travel routes.
Travel and Tourism
REHDA Institute CEO Series: Charting Malaysia’s Innovative Tourism Assets for VMY
REHDA Institute's CEO Series 2026 on Jan 15 focuses on Malaysia's economic outlook, property strategies, and Visit Malaysia Year developments.
Hotels
Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel opens in dynamic Malaysian district
Marriott Hotels debuts 393-room Petaling Jaya property, offering modern luxury and prime connectivity for business and leisure travellers.
Travel and Tourism
Malaysia among Asia’s cheapest year-end flight destinations, Agoda reveals
Agoda data shows Malaysia offers Asia’s most affordable year-end flights, with domestic fares from RM37 and international from RM103.
Air Travel
MOVA and tiket.com Launch Free Ticket Campaign to Boost Smarter Travel
Partnership integrates mobility and travel services, adds free-ticket campaign, and promotes smarter, cost-efficient travel amid rising tourism demand.
Tech
Tune Protect posts steady 3Q25 and 9M25 growth
Tune Protect reported strong growth in 3Q25 and 9M25, driven by travel expansion; profits doubled year-over-year, emphasizing higher-margin products and diversification.
Transport and logistics
ECRL Project Set to Boost Terengganu’s GDP to RM48.2 Billion by 2040
Terengganu’s GDP projected to surge to RM48.2 billion by 2040, driven by ECRL-linked investments in industry, logistics, and tourism.
Byline
Malaysia’s Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Revolution
Malaysia's hospitality and tourism industry is evolving sustainably, targeting innovation and growth, while balancing economic and environmental goals.
Airlines
Scoot Launches Flights to Kota Bharu, Expanding Malaysian Network to 12 Cities
Flights will be operated on Scoot’s newest fleet, the E190-E2 aircraft Water Cannon Salute at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport