Rumah Terbuka Hari Gawai Sibu Bersama Rakyat Dan Pelancong

 

SIBU, SARAWAK | Sambutan Rumah Terbuka Hari Gawai Bersama Komuniti dan Pelancong telah berlangsung meriah di Rumah Panjang Tuai Rumah Esther Anak Patrick Jaya, Sungai Naman 2, Sibu, Sarawak. Majlis tersebut telah disempurnakan oleh YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya.

Melalui sambutan ini, pelancong berpeluang menyelami kekayaan budaya masyarakat Iban serta mengenali adat resam dan tradisi yang menjadi sebahagian daripada identiti unik di Sarawak. Majlis tersebut turut diserikan dengan kehadiran His Excellency Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Malaysia.

Turut hadir ialah YB Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, Timbalan Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat merangkap Ahli Parlimen Lanang; YB Datuk Dr Haji Annuar Bin Rapa’ee, Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat Sarawak merangkap ADUN N.55 Nangka; Mr Xing Weiping, Konsul Jeneral Republik Rakyat China di Kuching; YBhg. Dato’ Shaharuddin bin Abu Sohot, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC); YBrs. Encik Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia; Tuan Haji Abang Mohamad Porkan bin Haji Abang Budiman, Residen Bahagian Sibu; serta Kaunselor Sempurai Anak Petrus Ngelai, Pengerusi Majlis Daerah Luar Bandar Sibu (SRDC).

Rumah panjang yang menjadi lokasi sambutan membuka ruang kepada peserta Mega Familiarisation Trip (Mega Fam) serta pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa untuk mendekati budaya masyarakat Iban melalui pelbagai aktiviti dan persembahan tradisional yang dipersembahkan sepanjang program. Para tetamu turut disajikan dengan pelbagai aktiviti kebudayaan masyarakat Iban termasuk Upacara Miring, berpantun Iban, persembahan Ngajat, tarian mengelilingi Ranyai serta Upacara Merebah Ranyai yang menjadi antara kemuncak sambutan Hari Gawai.

Program berasaskan komuniti seperti ini bukan sahaja memelihara dan mempromosikan warisan budaya Sarawak, malah memberi peluang kepada pelancong untuk merasai sendiri keunikan tradisi yang menjadi identiti masyarakat tempatan sempena Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

-Tourism Malaysia.

YOTEL & Medical Centre rai pencapaian fasa penting pembangunan di Kuala Lumpur

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Projek pembangunan bersepadu YOTEL & Medical Centre meraikan satu lagi pencapaian penting bagi kemajuan pembinaan yang dijadual siap sepenuhnya menjelang November 2026. 

Pembangunan yang bakal menjadi lokasi pertama rangkaian hotel antarabangsa YOTEL di Malaysia itu dijangka memperkukuh landskap hospitaliti dan pelancongan perubatan di ibu kota. 

Pengasas dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) JD Hospitality, Mohamed Abdul Jaleel, berkata Malaysia dipilih sebagai destinasi pelaburan luar negara pertama MES Group pada 2019 kerana keyakinan terhadap potensi jangka panjang Kuala Lumpur sebagai hab serantau. 

"Bagi mana-mana organisasi, melangkah keluar dari negara sendiri buat kali pertama adalah satu keputusan besar. Tetapi ada sesuatu mengenai Malaysia yang memberi keyakinan kepada kami.

"Saya boleh katakan tanpa ragu bahawa ia adalah keputusan terbaik yang pernah kami buat," katanya pada majlis rasmi Pecah Tanah dan Penyempurnaan Struktur Tertinggi YOTEL & Medical Centre, di 82, Jalan Raja Chulan, di sini, baru-baru ini.

Katanya, kedudukan geografik projek itu yang terletak di kawasan Segi Tiga Emas Kuala Lumpur, projek terbabit dibangunkan menerusi kerjasama JD Hospitality bersama High Street Holdings termasuk menggabungkan elemen hospitaliti moden, pusat perubatan serta komponen gaya hidup dalam satu pembangunan bersepadu.

Mengulas lanjut, Mohamed Abdul berkata, pembangunan Medical Centre itu mempunyai nilai sentimental tersendiri kerana ia lahir daripada impian lama untuk membangunkan pusat rawatan yang memberi penekanan kepada aspek penjagaan dan pengalaman pesakit. 

"Sebuah hospital adalah impian sepanjang hayat saya. Ia bukan sekadar aspirasi perniagaan tetapi satu panggilan jiwa. 

"Saya sentiasa percaya, antara perkara paling bermakna yang boleh dilakukan seseorang adalah membina tempat untuk masyarakat mendapatkan rawatan dan penjagaan terbaik," katanya. 

Beliau berkata, projek itu turut mencerminkan komitmen syarikat untuk terus bertapak dan berkembang di Kuala Lumpur dalam jangka panjang. 

"Kami bukan datang ke sini sekadar sebagai pihak luar yang hanya mencari peluang perniagaan dan kemudian pergi. Kami datang untuk menjadi sebahagian daripada ibu kota ini. 

"JD Medical Centre dan YOTEL Kuala Lumpur bukan sekadar bangunan, tetapi janji kami kepada komuniti di sini," katanya. 

YOTEL Kuala Lumpur dijangka menawarkan kira-kira 290 bilik hotel selain kemudahan premium seperti ruang gaya hidup atas bumbung, kawasan kerja bersama, fasiliti kesejahteraan dan komponen pusat perubatan bersepadu. 

Sementara itu, Pengarah Urusan Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd, Tony Leong, berkata majlis rasmi pecah tanah dan penyempurnaan struktur tertinggi itu mencerminkan visi dan komitmen semua pihak yang terbabit dalam menjayakan pembangunan berkenaan. 

"Majlis ini lebih daripada sekadar pencapaian pembinaan. Ia mewakili visi yang menjadi realiti, kerjasama yang membuahkan kemajuan dan komitmen untuk membangunkan sesuatu yang akan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat untuk generasi akan datang. 

"Penukaran Menara MIDF kepada YOTEL Kuala Lumpur yang bermula pada 17 Julai 2025 bakal menjadi mercu tanda moden yang mengetengahkan inovasi, kesalinghubungan, keselesaan dan gaya hidup urban," katanya.

Beliau berkata, pembangunan Medical Centre pula membawa nilai lebih besar kerana ia melambangkan aspek penjagaan kesihatan, kesejahteraan dan usaha meningkatkan kualiti hidup menerusi infrastruktur perubatan moden. 

Tony berkata, projek berskala besar seperti itu memerlukan kerjasama pelbagai pihak termasuk pemaju, arkitek, jurutera, kontraktor, pembekal dan pihak berkuasa bagi memastikan pembangunan dapat disiapkan mengikut piawaian ditetapkan. 

"Pencapaian tahap topping out bagi YOTEL membuktikan kerja keras, koordinasi dan ketekunan semua pihak yang terbabit. Pada masa sama, pecah tanah Medical Centre menandakan permulaan kepada satu lagi perjalanan penting.

"Fokus kami kekal jelas iaitu untuk menyiapkan kedua-dua pembangunan ini dengan aspek kualiti, keselamatan, kecekapan dan kecemerlangan sebagai keutamaan. 

"Kami juga berharap projek ini dapat memberi impak positif kepada komuniti setempat selain mewujudkan peluang baharu kepada sektor ekonomi dan pelancongan negara," katanya.

-berita harian online.

Sambutan Hari Gawai Di Bintulu Raikan Kepelbagaian Budaya Bersama Komuniti Dan Pelancong

 

BINTULU, SARAWAK | YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya telah merasmikan Sambutan Hari Gawai Bersama Komuniti dan Pelancong di Rumah Panjang Dato’ Raymond Anak Phen @ Plen, Bintulu, Sarawak.

Sambutan ini membuka peluang kepada pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa untuk menyaksikan sendiri keunikan budaya, adat resam serta tradisi masyarakat Iban yang telah diwarisi turun-temurun dan menjadi antara tarikan pelancongan budaya utama di Sarawak. Majlis tersebut turut diserikan dengan kehadiran His Excellency Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Turut hadir ke majlis ini, YB Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Anak Utom, Menteri Industri Makanan, Komoditi dan Pembangunan Wilayah Sarawak; YBhg. Dato’ Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC); YB Tuan Iskandar Turkee, ADUN Jepak dan YBrs. Encik Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia.

Sambutan ini turut dimeriahkan dengan kehadiran peserta Mega Familiarisation Trip (Mega Fam) daripada negara China, India, Vietnam, Filipina dan Korea Selatan, serta pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa yang berpeluang menghayati sendiri pengalaman autentik Hari Gawai dan keunikan budaya masyarakat Iban di rumah panjang.

Encik Mohd Amirul Rizal berkata penyertaan orang ramai dan pelancong dalam sambutan kebudayaan seperti Hari Gawai digalakkan bagi menghayati kepelbagaian budaya Malaysia dan memperkukuh sektor pelancongan negara sempena VM2026.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia International Dive Expo 2026 (MIDE) @ MITEC Kuala Lumpur ( 5 ~ 7 June 2026 )

 

This Is It. 3 Days To Go!

The halls are getting ready.

The exhibitors are arriving.

The dive community is counting down.

In just 3 days, MIDE 2026 opens its doors!

> Explore

> Discover

> Connect

> Shop

Date: 5–7 June 2026

Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

Register now: www.mide.com.my/admission

See you beneath the surface at #MIDE2026

-MIDE EXPO.

Sambutan Kaamatan Dan Gawai Pamer Kekayaan Budaya Malaysia

 

KUCHING, SARAWAK — Bersempena dengan Kempen Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia meraikan ketibaan pelawat domestik dan antarabangsa melalui sambutan khas sempena Pesta Kaamatan dan Hari Gawai. Sambutan ini diadakan di tiga lapangan terbang antarabangsa utama iaitu Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (Terminal 1) pada 30 Mei 2026, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA T1) pada 31 Mei 2026 dan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching pada 1 Jun 2026.

Majlis sambutan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching telah dihadiri oleh YBrs. Encik Mohd Roslan bin Abdullah, Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Domestik & Acara Tourism Malaysia; Puan Rubiah Tul’Adwiyah binti Hj. Md. Yusof, Pengarah Tourism Malaysia Wilayah Sarawak; Tuan Ir. Jun Iskandar bin Murshidi, Pengurus Kanan Lapangan Terbang (Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB); Cik Marilyn Roberta Jeffery, Pengurus Stesyen, Batik Air (Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching); Encik Paul Ting Kah Lung, Pengerusi Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) Sarawak State Chapter; Encik Roslie bin Ariffin, Presiden Persatuan Homestay Sarawak; serta wakil daripada agensi kerajaan dan syarikat penerbangan.

Program sambutan ini mengetengahkan keunikan budaya dan tradisi masyarakat Sabah dan Sarawak sebagai sebahagian daripada kepelbagaian budaya Malaysia yang menjadi tarikan utama pelancongan negara, seiring dengan VM2026.

Para pelawat yang tiba di balai ketibaan disambut mesra dengan cenderamata istimewa serta disajikan juadah kuih muih tradisional Hari Gawai sebagai simbol hospitaliti rakyat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum dan budaya.

Program ini direalisasikan melalui kerjasama strategik antara Tourism Malaysia, MAHB, Kraftangan Malaysia dan Batik Air dalam usaha memperkukuh pengalaman ketibaan pelawat ke Malaysia.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Sambutan Hari Gawai @ Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching

 

Selamat Hari Gawai!

Sempena sambutan Hari Gawai dan Kempen Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia mengalu-alukan ketibaan pelawat domestik dan antarabangsa di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching dengan sambutan istimewa yang penuh dengan kemesraan dan warisan budaya Sarawak.

Hari Gawai bukan sekadar perayaan menuai, malah merupakan simbol kesyukuran, kebersamaan dan kekayaan budaya yang menjadikan Sarawak antara destinasi pelancongan yang unik dan istimewa di Malaysia.

Selamat Hari Gawai! Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai.

-Tourism Malaysia Sarawak.

Penang hotels near full occupancy as long weekend draws tourist surge

 

photo: Penang Global Tourism

GEORGE TOWN: Hotel occupancy rates in Penang have reached between 90 and 100 per cent during the extended holiday period, with some establishments fully booked as tourists flock to the state for the long weekend. 

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter chairman Datuk Tony Goh said hotel bookings during the school holidays and Wesak Day celebrations had been particularly encouraging, reflecting Penang's continued appeal as a family holiday destination. 

"On average, weekday hotel occupancy in Penang is around 70 per cent, which is still considered good given the increasing number of new hotels in the state. 

"However, in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha and this weekend, hotel room bookings, especially in the George Town and Batu Ferringhi areas, have increased significantly compared with normal days, with some hotels being fully booked," he said. 

He said the majority of visitors were domestic tourists.

The surge in visitor arrivals was evident across Penang's major tourist destinations, including the Unesco World Heritage Site in George Town, Batu Ferringhi and Penang Hill, which were crowded throughout the long weekend.

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said Penang had been attracting large numbers of visitors since Friday due to the extended holiday period, which began with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration and continues through the weekend. 

"Frankly, the state's tourist areas are filled with visitors, and this is very positive for tourism and the state's economy, especially for small businesses," he said. 

According to Wong, the number of visitors using the Penang Hill funicular railway increased over three consecutive days, from 7,400 on Thursday to 8,300 on Friday and 8,800 yesterday. 

Popular food outlets, nasi kandar restaurants and food courts were also packed with visitors eager to sample local favourites, while many tourists took the opportunity to visit Balik Pulau during the durian season. 

The influx of visitors also resulted in traffic congestion along several major routes, particularly those leading to Batu Ferringhi, George Town and Penang Hill. 

Goh said several new hotels expected to open this year would further strengthen Penang's hospitality sector and provide visitors with more accommodation choices. 

With its blend of cultural heritage, beaches, renowned food and diverse attractions, Penang continues to be among the country's most popular destinations during holiday periods.

-nst online.

Kaamatan And Gawai Celebrations Highlight Malaysia’s Cultural Richness

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 MAY 2026 — Tourism Malaysia celebrated the arrival of domestic and international visitors through vibrant Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations held in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

The welcoming events took place at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on 30 May 2026, KLIA Terminal 1 on 31 May 2026, and Kuching International Airport on 1 June 2026, reflecting Malaysia’s continued efforts to enhance visitor experiences at key international gateways.

The celebration at KLIA Terminal 1 was attended by YBhg. Dato’ Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and YBrs. Mr. Wizani Rosmin, acting Deputy Director General (Planning) of Tourism Malaysia, YBhg. Datin Christina Toh, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels, together with senior management representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and Tourism Malaysia, and representatives from Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

Also present to enliven the ceremony were representatives from airlines, tourism industry players, and strategic partners.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Sambutan Kaamatan Menyerlahkan Kekayaan Budaya Malaysia

 

KOTA KINABALU — Tourism Malaysia meraikan ketibaan pelawat domestik dan antarabangsa menerusi sambutan Kaamatan yang meriah sempena kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Acara sambutan tersebut berlangsung di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (KKIA) pada 30 Mei 2026.

Majlis sambutan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (KKIA) telah dihadiri oleh YBrs. Encik Mohd Amirul Rizal Bin Abdul Rahim, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia, YBrs. Encik Muhamad Nasir Bin Pahmi, Pengarah Bahagian Sumber Manusia, Tourism Malaysia, YBrs. Encik Chong Wai Kit, Pengarah MOTAC Sabah dan YBrs. Encik Humphrey Ginibun, Ketua Pegawai Strategik, Sabah Tourism Board. Turut hadir memeriahkan majlis ialah wakil syarikat penerbangan, penggiat industri pelancongan tempatan dan rakan strategik.

Pelawat yang tiba di lapangan terbang disambut dengan layanan mesra Malaysia menerusi persembahan kebudayaan, hiasan perayaan serta sesi sambutan interaktif. Para pelawat turut menerima cenderamata khas dan dijamu dengan makanan tradisional tempatan seperti Bambangan (mangga liar) dan Losun (daun bawang liar), iaitu hidangan tradisional yang digemari ramai serta memberikan pengalaman pertama yang istimewa terhadap kepelbagaian warisan kulinari Malaysia. Suasana meriah turut diserikan dengan persembahan tarian tradisional dan muzik daripada kumpulan kebudayaan Sabah, sekali gus mewujudkan pengalaman budaya yang autentik dan mendalam kepada para penumpang yang tiba. Acara tersebut turut dilancarkan secara simbolik dengan paluan gong tradisional oleh Encik Mohd Amirul Rizal Bin Abdul Rahim, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Nakawan Rainforest Festival 2026 @ Perlis ( 1 ~ 7 Jun 2026 )

 

Tentatif Rasmi Aktiviti Dan Acara Program Nakawan Rainforest Festival Sempena Hari Hutan Antarabangsa Peringkat Negeri Perlis Tahun 2026

Ayuh memeriahkan Nakawan Rainforest Festival 2026 yang akan berlangsung pada 1 hingga 7 Jun 2026 bertempat di Taman Eko Rimba Bukit Ayer dan Kompleks Ekopelancongan Sungai Batu Pahat.

Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti pengunjung antaranya:

> Pameran dan pendidikan hutan

> Aktiviti rekreasi dan riadah

> Persembahan kebudayaan dan seni tradisional

> Jualan makanan dan produk tempatan

> Pertandingan dan aktiviti keluarga

> Spot bergambar dan pengalaman menarik di tengah kehijauan alam semula jadi.

Festival ini dianjurkan bagi meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat tentang kepentingan pemuliharaan hutan serta menghargai khazanah alam semula jadi Negeri Perlis.

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk bersama-sama menikmati keindahan alam, menyertai pelbagai aktiviti menarik dan menghayati keunikan hutan hujan Nakawan bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan.

Jumpa anda di Nakawan Rainforest Festival 2026!

-Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis.

Sambutan Rumah Terbuka Hari Gawai 2026 @ Bintulu & Sibu, Sarawak ( 2 & 3 Jun 2026 )

 

Gayu Guru, Gerai Nyamai

Jom bersama-sama memeriahkan Sambutan Rumah Terbuka Hari Gawai 2026 Bersama Rakyat & Pelancong yang akan dirasmikan oleh YB. Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia.

Tarikh: 02 Jun 2026 (Selasa)

Masa: 9:00 pagi – 12:00 tengah hari

Lokasi: RH TR Dato’ Raymond Plen, Sungai Gelam, Sebauh, Bintulu, Sarawak

Tarikh: 03 Jun 2026 (Rabu)

Masa: 9:00 pagi – 12:00 tengah hari

Lokasi: RH Esther Anak Patrick Jaya, Nanga Sepiring, Jalan Naman 2, Sibu, Sarawak

> Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti anda:

> Upacara Miring

> Persembahan Kebudayaan Tempatan

> Jamuan Makan Tradisional

> Aktiviti Komuniti & Pelancong

> Hiburan dan banyak lagi!

Ayuh raikan keunikan budaya dan kemeriahan Hari Gawai bersama rakyat dan pelancong dalam suasana penuh harmoni dan perpaduan.

Semua dijemput hadir!

-Tourism Malaysia Sarawak.

Malaysia Showcases Authentic Homestay Experiences In Celebration Of Eid Al-Adha

 

JOHOR, 28 MAY 2026 – Tourism Malaysia successfully organised the Eid al-Adha Celebration Package Showcase, held at Homestay Sarang Buaya, Muar. The programme further strengthens Malaysia’s positioning as a leading destination for cultural and experiential tourism via the Familiarisation Trip (Fam Trip) organised in conjunction with the celebration.

The Fam Trip involves seven travel agents from Singapore as well as five international and local media representatives, as part of ongoing promotional efforts under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

The initiative also witnesses cooperation with industry partners including Homestay Kampung Sarang Buaya as the host and the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in supporting promotions of culturally immersive and Muslim - friendly tourism experiences to Singaporean visitors.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Penang gazettes Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa among 50 heritage items

 

The state government says the long-delayed gazettement exercise under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011 marks a major step in preserving Penang’s multicultural identity and cultural legacy. – AI-generated pic (For illustration purposes)

GEORGE TOWN: Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa and char kway teow are among 50 cultural heritage items recently gazetted in a landmark move to institutionalise the protection of Penang's rich multicultural legacy. 

In the latest round of gazettements on May 7, Penang recognised 15 heritage sites, the Nillaikalakki Silambam martial art and 18 heritage food items under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011. 

Among the prominent landmarks gazetted were Fort Cornwallis, Penang Free School, the Penang High Court, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Acheen Street Malay Mosque, Khoo Kongsi, the Penang State Museum Board building and St George's Church. 

Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the latest recognitions marked a major milestone in the state's cultural preservation efforts. 

"Although the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011 was passed as early as 2011, no official state-level cultural heritage gazettement had been carried out under the enactment over the past 15 years. 

"As such, the Penang government took proactive and important steps this year to translate the legal provisions into concrete action," he said today. 

The May 2026 gazettement also gave heritage recognition to many of Penang's best-known dishes and street food staples, including asam laksa, char kway teow, cendol, teh tarik, air batu campur, roti canai, putu mayam, muruku, mi goreng mamak, martabak and kari kapitan. 

Earlier, on Jan 22, the state gazetted several intangible cultural heritage elements, including nasi kandar culture, kopitiam culture, the Thaipusam and Chingay processions, the St Anne's Feast in Bukit Mertajam and the Penang Tanjong dialect. 

Traditional food items such as nasi kandar, pasembor, oh chien, Hokkien mee, mi udang and roti Benggali were also gazetted in January. 

Wong said the gazettement exercise went beyond administrative procedure and reflected the state's commitment to preserving Penang's historical memory, cultural diversity, artistic heritage and social identity. 

He said the recognition of heritage across various ethnic communities also reflected Penang's long-standing culture of openness and coexistence. 

"Heritage is not merely a repository of local memories, but also an important bridge in strengthening national unity. 

"When the histories, beliefs, celebrations, languages, food culture and built heritage of various communities are recognised and protected institutionally, society can deepen mutual understanding and strengthen unity through cultural appreciation," he added. 

Wong said all heritage items gazetted at the state level could potentially be proposed for recognition under the National Heritage Act 2005 and eventually nominated for UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 

He said the initiative would further strengthen Penang's standing as an international cultural heritage tourism destination while supporting growth in tourism, education, research and the creative economy.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia And Singapore Airlines Partner To Boost Tourism And Connectivity Between Malaysia And Singapore

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2026 at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, to boost tourism and enhance connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore. 

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to promote Malaysia as a preferred travel destination and improve access between both countries by leveraging Singapore Airlines’ extensive global network across key markets in Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. This partnership also supports Malaysia’s aviation and tourism recovery by strengthening regional hub connectivity through Singapore. 

Mr Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia said: “With global travel demand continuing to rebound, this collaboration with Singapore Airlines comes at a critical time as we accelerate efforts towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and beyond. Through this MoU, we aim to amplify Malaysia’s visibility in high-yield markets, enhance connectivity, and roll out impactful joint campaigns that will stimulate demand and drive quality tourist arrivals into the country.” 

Mr Louis Leonard Arul, Regional Vice President South East Asia, Singapore Airlines, said: “Singapore Airlines’ partnership with Tourism Malaysia reinforces our strong commitment to Malaysia’s tourism growth and global connectivity. Through this MoU, we will align our efforts in key overseas markets with targeted campaigns and promotional initiatives that showcase Malaysia’s rich heritage, warm hospitality and stunning natural beauty. Leveraging Singapore Airlines’ extensive global network and seamless connectivity via Singapore, we aim to bring more visitors to Malaysia from around the world, supported by our industry-leading cabin products and world-class service.” 

The MoU will commence in May 2026 for a period of one year, strengthening the partnership between Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Airlines. This collaboration is expected to generate strong market traction and increase tourist arrivals, reinforcing the momentum of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and sustaining growth into 2027.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Eyes North Africa Market At SITEV 2026

 

ALGIERS – Tourism Malaysia is intensifying promotional efforts in the North African market through its participation in the 25th Salon International du Tourisme et des Voyages (SITEV) 2026, held from 18 to 21 May 2026 in Algiers, Algeria, as part of the ongoing Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to present Malaysia as a premier destination for leisure and business tourism.

North Africa continues to emerge as a high potential market for Malaysia, driven by the increasing outbound travel demand and growing interest in long-haul destinations among travellers from the region. Algeria, in particular, has recorded encouraging growth, reflecting strong potential for further expansion in visitor arrivals to Malaysia. From January to December 2025, Malaysia welcomed 19,636 travellers from Algeria, representing a 14.53 per cent increase from the 17,145 travellers recorded in 2024. The upward trend in traveller arrivals from Algeria continues, with a total of 2,167 travellers recorded in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 7.86 per cent increase from the previous year. This growth reflects sustained interest in Malaysia as a preferred Muslim-friendly and long-haul travel destination.

A contributing factor to this strong momentum is the direct Air Algérie service between Algiers and Kuala Lumpur, which currently operates three weekly flights, playing a crucial role in enhancing accessibility and connectivity between the two destinations. The direct air link is expected to support further growth in tourism, business exchanges, and travel demand from the North African region.

-Tourism Malaysia.

MAH Tourism Fair 2026 @ East Coast Mall, Kuantan ( 29 ~ 31 May 2026 )

 

The Biggest Hotel & Travel Fair Is Coming To Kuantan!

Get ready for 3 exciting days of travel deals, hotel promotions, lucky draws, live performances, giveaways, family fun & more at the MAH Tourism Fair 2026!

Venue: East Coast Mall, Kuantan

Date: 29 – 31 May 2026

Time: 11AM – 9PM

FREE ENTRY

> Discover amazing holiday packages

> Meet hotels & tourism brands from across Malaysia

> Enjoy Harmoni Muzik Fest live performances

> Stand a chance to win lucky draws & giveaways worth RM100,000!

Bring your family & friends and experience one of Malaysia’s most exciting tourism events right here in Pahang!

-MAH Tourism Fair.

Program Fam Trip Komunikasi Strategik: TM X Oppo - Kelantan

 

Tourism Malaysia melalui Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat telah menganjurkan Program Fam Trip TM X OPPO pada 18 hingga 21 Mei 2026 di Negeri Kelantan.

Program ini melibatkan seramai 15 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada jurugambar profesional dan wakil media tempatan. Inisiatif ini memberi penekanan kepada usaha mengetengahkan keunikan budaya, seni dan warisan Negeri Kelantan menerusi pengalaman pelancongan yang autentik serta kaya dengan nilai tradisi tempatan.

Sepanjang program berlangsung, para peserta berpeluang merakam keindahan landskap, budaya dan warisan tempatan menggunakan peranti terbaru OPPO Find X9 Ultra Hasselblad, sekali gus memperkukuhkan promosi pelancongan domestik sempena kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026.

Antara lokasi yang dikunjungi termasuk Collectible Museum, Pasar Siti Khadijah, Kampung Kraftangan, Istana Jahar, Kem Baha, Desa Gemalai, Wayang Kulit Pak Daim dan pelbagai lagi destinasi menarik di Kelantan.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Famtrip: Sony X TM - Perak

 

Tourism Malaysia melalui Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat telah menganjurkan FamTrip Sony X TM pada 18 hingga 21 Mei 2026 di Negeri Perak.

Program ini melibatkan seramai 12 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada jurugambar professional dan penghasil kandungan Sony Malaysia. Objektif program ini adalah untuk menonjolkan keindahan dan pengalaman di beberapa produk pelancongan yang berpotensi tinggi menggunakan produk Sony, dengan memotretkan kecantikkan Negeri Perak sekali gus memperkukuhkan lagi promosi pelancongan domestik sempena kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026.

Lokasi lawatan terdiri dari 3 daerah di Perak : Gopeng, Ipoh dan Kuala Kangsar. Antara lokasi yang dikunjungi adalah Hoga Gaharu Farm, Muzium Gopeng, Tingkat Valley, Tasik Cermin, Arlene House, Concubine Lane, Funtasy House Trick Arts, Assam House, Jambatan Victoria, Istana Kenangan dan pelbagai lagi.

-Tourism Malaysia.