Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2026 Akan Mula Dibuka Esok! @ Presint 3, W.P. Putrajaya (18 Februari ~ 19 Mac 2026 )

 

Puasa Ramadan 1447H bermula lusa (Khamis, 19/2/2026) Festival Ramadan Putrajaya (FRP 2026) akan bermula esok (Rabu, 18/2/2026). 

Kepada yang berada di Lembah Klang dan kawasan sekitar, anda dijemput untuk mengunjungi Anjung Syawal, Gastro Seni WP dan Bazar Ramadan Putrajaya Presint 3. Istimewanya, anda boleh rasa & makan terus juadah yang dibeli, tak perlu tunggu masuk waktu Maghrib (terhad untuk esok satu hari shj!).

Boleh beli juadah di Bazar Ramadan, lepak santai di Gastro Seni, beli belah di Anjung Syawal yang luas dan selesa, solat sunat Terawih malam pertama Ramadan di Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. FRP 2026 - pusat sehenti untuk anda beriadah, membeli belah dan beribadah.

Jangan lupa bawa beg sendiri. Boleh juga bawa beg guna semula yang lebih di rumah & dermakan di kaunter urusetia Bazar Ramadan Presint 3 untuk kegunaan pengunjung lain.

-Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Tourism Malaysia Meriahlan Sambutan Tahun Baru Cina Di Lapangan Terbang

 

SELANGOR, 17 Februari 2026 — Tourism Malaysia meraikan musim perayaan Tahun Baru Cina menerusi siri aktiviti sambutan di 13 pintu masuk utama negara sempena kempen Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Majlis sambutan yang berlangsung di KLIA Terminal 1 turut diserikan dengan kehadiran YB Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya. Para pelawat disambut meriah dengan persembahan tarian singa, kemunculan maskot rasmi VM2026, Wira dan Manja yang tampil menggayakan busana bertemakan Tahun Baru Cina, serta cenderamata istimewa yang mencerminkan kemesraan, keharmonian dan kepelbagaian budaya Malaysia.

Sambutan ini merupakan inisiatif Tourism Malaysia di bawah kempen Visit Malaysia 2026 bagi memperkukuh penjenamaan destinasi, mempromosikan kepelbagaian budaya Malaysia serta meninggalkan pengalaman positif kepada pelawat.

-Tourism Malaysia.

15,000 pelancong serbu Langkawi sempena Tahun Baharu Cina

 

LANGKAWI: Pulau ini menerima kemasukan kira-kira 15,000 pelancong sempena sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina yang berlangsung meriah hari ini dan esok. 

Ketua Penolong Pegawai Daerah Kanan (Pengurusan Tanah) Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Langkawi, Zulkifli Abdullah, berkata hari ini sahaja seramai 7,952 pelancong memasuki pulau peranginan itu menerusi laluan udara dan laut. 

Beliau berkata, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi (LTAL) menerima 33 penerbangan hari ini termasuk penerbangan antarabangsa dari Bengaluru, India dan Singapura, selain penerbangan domestik. 

"Hari ini seawal jam 9.51 pagi kita dapat lihat suasana di LTAL sangat meriah dengan kemasukan pelancong berkeluarga yang begitu ramai dengan penerbangan pertama dari Kuala Lumpur.

"Pelancong yang tiba ini pastinya mengambil peluang untuk menghabiskan cuti sempena sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina yang jatuh pada hari ini dan esok," katanya selepas mengetuai majlis sambutan dan menyantuni ketibaan pelancong sempena Tahun Baharu Cina di LTAL di sini, hari ini.  

Mengulas lanjut, Zulkifli berkata, daripada jumlah 7,952 pelancong yang direkodkan masuk hari ini, seramai 4,277 orang tiba menerusi 33 penerbangan.

Katanya, seramai 2,572 pelancong lagi masuk ke pulau ini menerusi perkhidmatan feri penumpang dari Kuala Perlis dan Kuala Kedah. 

"Selain itu, seramai 1,103 pelancong lagi masuk menerusi enam perkhidmatan feri penumpang dan kenderaan (RoRo). 

"Berdasarkan jumlah penerbangan, jadual perkhidmatan feri dan RoRo yang sama seperti hari ini, kita menganggarkan kira-kira 15,000 pelancong akan memasuki Langkawi dalam tempoh dua hari iaitu hari ini dan esok," katanya. 

Yang turut hadir, Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Domestik dan Acara Tourism Malaysia, Mohd Roslan Abdullah serta Pengerusi Persatuan Penggiat Industri Pelancongan Langkawi (PPIPL), Raseli Yahya. 

Sementara itu, Raseli berkata, setiap pelancong yang tiba menerima beg cenderamata berisi risalah promosi serta tawaran diskaun lima hingga 25 peratus produk pelancongan ahli PPIPL.

-berita harian online.

Visit Malaysia 2026: Tourism Malaysia Engages Vietnamese Market At Iconic Lunar New Year Festival

 

HO CHI MINH CITY – Tourism Malaysia is participating in the 23rd Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival, held from 15 to 22 February 2026 in conjunction with Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) celebrations. In line with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, this participation underscores Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its tourism presence in the Vietnam market. 

Recognised as one of Vietnam’s most iconic annual events, the Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival attracts approximately 1.2 million visitors each year, offering a strategic platform for Malaysia to enhance its visibility as a premier destination and engage directly with Vietnamese travellers. This engagement helps raise awareness of Malaysia’s diverse tourism offerings. As part of the celebrations, Tourism Malaysia is also actively promoting the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) Calendar of Events, which features over 300 events and festivals across Malaysia throughout the year. 

Under the theme of Spring Convergence – Steady Steps, Malaysia’s participation celebrates heritage, harmony and unity. The theme highlights the shared cultural values between Malaysia and Vietnam, while showcasing Malaysia’s multicultural identity and its steady positioning as a preferred travel destination within Southeast Asia. 

At the Tourism Malaysia booth, with emphasis on the Surreal Experiences tagline, destinations such as Sabah and Langkawi are highlighted as emerging travel options for the Vietnamese market. Visitors are introduced to Malaysia’s broad natural landscapes, multicultural heritage as well as adventure and eco-tourism offerings, reflecting the growing interest among Vietnamese travellers in authentic, nature-based and experiential travel. 

Commenting on Malaysia’s participation, Ms. Amirah Nadiah Mazlan, Director of Tourism Malaysia Ho Chi Minh City said, “Our presence at the Nguyen Hue Flower Street Festival 2026 offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with Vietnamese travellers during an important cultural celebration. Through the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, we aim to inspire travel by showcasing Malaysia’s diversity and accessibility. Sabah and Langkawi, in particular, provide distinctive experiences that resonate with the evolving preferences of Vietnamese travellers, ranging from nature and adventure to cultural immersion.” 

Malaysia’s participation in the festival demonstrates Tourism Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening tourism cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam, while supporting the broader objectives of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to promote sustainable tourism growth. 

Tourism Malaysia remains committed to enhancing Malaysia–Vietnam connectivity through increased travel, business engagement, and cultural exchange. These expanded travel interactions will foster broader collaboration across related sectors, creating shared opportunities for both countries. Through the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, Malaysia aims to position itself as one of the world’s premier travel destinations, with the Vietnamese market playing a crucial role in ensuring the campaign’s success, further reaffirming tourism as a key driver of national economic growth.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Seasonal Hong Kong–Kuala Lumpur Air Service Introduced In Conjunction With Lunar New Year

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Tourism Malaysia welcomed the arrival of Greater Bay Airlines’ inaugural chartered flight for its direct daily seasonal service from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant enhancement in air connectivity between Malaysia and one of Hong Kong’s major economic hubs. Introduced in conjunction with the Lunar New Year travel period, the service is expected to further strengthen tourism and business exchanges between the two destinations. 

The inaugural flight, HB459, arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) at 0155 a.m. and was received by Mr. Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General (Promotion II) of Tourism Malaysia, together with representatives from Greater Bay Airlines and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). The welcoming ceremony underscored the close collaboration between stakeholders in promoting tourism and strengthening economic ties between Malaysia and Hong Kong. 

The seasonal Kuala Lumpur service reflects Greater Bay Airlines’ commitment to meeting peak travel demand during the Lunar New Year period, catering to leisure travellers, those visiting friends and relatives (VFR), as well as business passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Malaysia. The additional capacity is expected to support increased inbound tourism and facilitate closer people-to-people connections during one of the region’s busiest travel seasons. 

By operating direct flights between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, the seasonal service enhances connectivity between two key economic and tourism hubs, offering travellers greater convenience and flexibility. The initiative also aligns with Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international air links and reinforce its position as a preferred destination for both regional and long-haul travellers. 

In a statement, Mr. Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, said, “The introduction of Greater Bay Airlines’ seasonal service to Kuala Lumpur is anticipated to provide a meaningful boost to Malaysia’s tourism sector during the Lunar New Year period, traditionally one of the region’s peak travel seasons. By expanding direct air capacity from Hong Kong, the service is expected to increase visitor arrivals, stimulate tourism-related expenditure and benefit sectors such as hospitality, retail, food and beverage and transportation.” 

The enhanced connectivity further strengthens Malaysia’s appeal as a short-haul destination for festive travel, family reunions and cultural exploration while reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as a key source market. The initiative complements Tourism Malaysia’s broader strategy to expand air access, drive sustainable tourism growth and deepen economic and people-to-people ties with international markets. 

For travellers from Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur is widely regarded as a vibrant, accessible and culturally rich city, offering a compelling blend of modern urban experiences and traditional heritage. The city continues to attract visitors with its diverse culinary scene, world-class shopping, contemporary attractions and iconic landmarks, set within a dynamic multicultural environment that reflects Malaysia’s rich heritage. 

Hong Kong, together with mainland China, consistently ranks among Malaysia’s leading source markets, making the expansion of direct flight routes a strategic priority in driving tourism growth. This increase in air capacity is timely and aligned with Tourism Malaysia’s initiatives to boost visitor arrivals and tourism receipts from key markets. Malaysia’s strong appeal was reflected in robust visitor performance, with 4.7 million arrivals recorded from China between January and December 2025, representing a 25.1 per cent year-on-year increase. 

Tourism Malaysia remains committed to working closely with international carriers to expand flight networks and ensure Malaysia continues to be a top-of-mind destination for travellers worldwide. In this regard, the organisation welcomes the launch of this chartered service by Greater Bay Airlines and looks forward to continued collaboration on joint promotional initiatives to showcase Malaysia’s diverse attractions, rich gastronomy and renowned hospitality to travellers from Hong Kong.

-Tourism Malaysia.

MMEA assures maritime tourism safety ahead of VM2026

 

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has given its assurances that the country's maritime tourism safety is under control and fully prepared to support the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. 

Its director-general, Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, said as Malaysia's main maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue (SAR) agency, MMEA is key to reassuring both domestic and international tourists in its waters. 

He said in 2025, MMEA carried out 256 SAR operations, rescuing 1,768 of 1,930 people, with 125 fatalities. 

"MMEA aims to prevent a rise in maritime accidents caused by negligence or poor safety awareness, especially among maritime tourists and operators," he said in a statement today. 

He said MMEA is on high alert to ensure maritime tourism activities are safe, secure, and standards-compliant year-round.

Rosli said maritime safety requires the commitment of boat operators, tourism agencies, and all involved, not just the MMEA.

"Following safety procedures, including wearing life jackets, carrying emergency kits and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), using registered and seaworthy boats, and checking weather conditions before going out to sea, is essential to prevent accidents and loss of life," he said. 

Rosli said, ahead of VM2026, special focus is on maritime tourism hotspots, including resort islands, coastal waters, ferry routes, and recreational sea activity sites, adding that their approach goes beyond enforcement, focusing on early prevention and safety monitoring to ensure tourists experience Malaysian waters as safe and well-managed. 

Meanwhile, he said MMEA will celebrate its 21st anniversary tomorrow in Miri, Sarawak, under the theme "21 Tahun Maritim Malaysia: Maritim Diperkasa, Samudera Terpelihara, highlighting its ongoing commitment to safeguarding the nation's waters. 

He said the celebration also strengthens ties among the MMEA, maritime communities, tourism and shipping industry players, and related agencies, while promoting maritime safety and public awareness of the agency's role in protecting national waters.

-nst online.

Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2026 (FRP 2026) @ Presint 3, W.P. Putrajaya ( 18 Februari ~ 19 Mac 2026 )

 

Pasti ramai yang nantikan pengumuman tarikh mula puasa Ramadan minggu hadapan. Namun yang pasti tarikh Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2026 (FRP 2026) akan bermula 18 Februari 2026 (Rabu) walaupun sekiranya tarikh permulaan 1 Ramadan 1447H adalah pada 19 Februari 2026.

Kepada yang berada di Lembah Kelang dan sekitarnya pada cuti perayaan CNY dan awal Ramadan ini, jom datang bersama kekuarga/rakan untuk beriadah, membeli-belah dan beribadah di FRP2026.

Pelbagai komponen festival di Presint 3 termasuk Anjung Syawal (jualan keperluan Aidilfitri), Bazar Ramadan (jualan pelbagai juadah), Gastro Seni (jualan/demo makanan, kopi & kraf), Laman Iftar & Tazkirah dan Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. Komponen Bazar Ramadan turut dianjurkan di Lepak11 Presint 11, Putraloka Presint 14 dan Tmn. Warisan Pertanian Presint 16.

-Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Golf PNAGS 2026 bakal tarik penyertaan 2,000 pemain, perkenal satu kategori baharu

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertandingan golf amatur paling berprestij di negara ini, Siri Golf Amatur Nasional Perodua (PNAGS) edisi keenam dilancarkan meriah dengan sasaran menarik penyertaan 2,000 pemain. 

Pelancaran PNAGS 2026 itu disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia (Promosi), Lee Thai Hung di Templer Park Country & Golf Club, Rawang, dekat sini. 

Seperti tahun lalu, sebanyak 14 pusingan akan diadakan di seluruh negara dengan lima pemenang bagi setiap kategori iaitu Medal A, B, C, D dan E akan dipilih untuk berentap di pusingan akhir pada penghujung musim. 

Pada tahun ini satu kategori baharu diperkenalkan bagi merancakkan lagi saingan iaitu gross iaitu juara keseluruhan bagi individu sekali gus menjadikan enam pemenang bakal dipilih bagi setiap pusingan.

Pemenang pada pusingan akhir kebangsaan PNASG 2026 akan mewakili negara ke pusingan akhir Kejohanan Pemain-Pemain Golf Amatur Dunia (WAGC) yang membabitkan penyertaan dari seluruh dunia.  

Presiden WAGC, Isac Saminathan berkata pusingan akhir kebangsaan PNAGS 2026 akan diadakan di Templer Park Country & Golf Club pada 27 hingga 29 September ini.

Katanya, pusingan akhir WAGC 2026 pula akan diadakan di Desaru Coast, Johor pada 23 hingga 31 Oktober. 

"Selain kategori gross, tahun ini juga buat pertama kalinya kita memperkenalkan aplikasi mobile sendiri untuk sistem pendaftaran pemain bagi saingan PNAGS 2026. 

"Menerusi aplikasi ini pemain bukan saja boleh mendaftar menyertai pertandingan dengan mudah, malah mendapatkan pelbagai maklumat berkaitan perkembangan pertandingan," katanya selepas pelancaran pertandingan PNAGS 2026 yang menyaksikan pengeluar kereta nasional, PERODUA tampil buat kali keenam sebagai penaja gelaran. 

Hadir sama Pengerusi PERODUA, Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin; Presiden Persatuan Golf Malaysia (MGA), Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mod Nor dan Pengerusi Penganjur PNAGS, Lokman Ishak. 

Selain Tourism Malaysia dan PERODUA, penganjuran PNAGS turut mendapat sokongan daripada pelbagai syarikat selain sokongan padu Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) serta diiktiraf oleh MGA. 

Dalam pada itu, Thai Huang berkata pihaknya melihat penganjuran PNAGS sebagai platform strategik yang dapat membantu Malaysia sebagai destinasi sukan utama selaras dengan program Tahun Melawat Malaysia tahun ini. 

"Dalam masa sama, penganjurann PNAGS juga mencipta peluang berharga kepada masyarakat setempat dan perniagaan kecil seperti hotel, operator pelancongan, dan agensi pelancongan," katanya. 

Dalam pada Asmat berkata pihaknya berbangga dapat memberi sokongan kepada penganjuran sukan golf seperti PNAGS dan gembira dengan minat tinggi ditunjukkan ramai pemain amatur di seluruh negara. 

"Ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha kami untuk terus menyumbang semula kepada masyarakat menerusi program tanggungjawab sosial (CSR) dalam acara sukan seperti ini," katanya. 

Sementara itu, Mohd Anwar berkata MGA sentiasa memberi sokongan padu kepada penganjuran PNAGS dan berharap ia akan dapat membantu melahirkan ebih ramai pemain amatur terbaik di negara ini. 

Dalam pada itu, PNAGS 2026 akan membuka tirainya di Sungai Long Golf and Country Club, Selangor pada 2 April ini, diikuti Penang Golf Resort (11 April), A'Famosa Resort, Melaka (16 April), Kelantan Golf Club (25 April). 

Selain itu, Tasik Golf And Country Club, Terengganu (7 Mei), Royal Pahang Club, Pahang (14 Mei), Ponderosa Golf & Country Club, Johor (4 Jun), Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club, Perlis (18 Jun), Bintulu Golf Club, Sarawak (27 Jun), Kulim Golf & Country Club (2 Julai). 

Seremban Internationl Golf Club, Negeri Sembilan (16 Julai), Meru Valley Golf & Country Club, Perak (30 Julai), Shan Shui Golf & Country Club, Sabah (16 Ogos) dan Impian Golf & Country Club, Wilayah Persekutuan (27 Ogos).

-berita harian online.

Iftar Ramadan 2026 @ Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur ( 28 Februari, 1, 14 & 15 Mac 2026 )

 

Orang ramai dijemput hadir memeriahkan program Iftar Ramadan, anjuran Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara (JKKN) dengan pelbagai pengisian seni, budaya dan suasana Ramadan yang penuh bermakna.

Pelbagai pengisian menarik bakal diadakan antaranya :-

> Berbuka Puasa

> Edaran bubur lambuk

> Tadarus Al-Quran

> Tazkirah Ramadan  

> Persembahan Kerohanian

Tarikh: 28 Februari, 1, 14 & 15 Mac 2026

Lokasi: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti pengunjung. Imbas kod QR pada poster untuk maklumat lanjut.

Jom hadir dan semarakkan Ramadan.

-Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara.

Tourism Malaysia Signs Partnership With Mitsui Outlet Park Klia Sepang For Visit Malaysia 2026

 

SEPANG — Tourism Malaysia today formalised a strategic partnership with Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA) through the launch of the Tourist Privilege Card (TPC) campaign in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). This collaboration forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s tourism ecosystem and further position the country as a preferred international destination, particularly within the shopping and lifestyle segment. 

The signing ceremony was officiated by YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and witnessed by Mr. Daisuke Nihei, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Mr. Chua Choon Hwa, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) MOTAC; Mr. Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General (Promotion II) of Tourism Malaysia and distinguished representatives from the Mitsui Fudosan Group and Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA. Aligned with the national agenda to revitalise the tourism industry and enhance its contribution to the economy, the initiative represents a significant milestone under the VM2026 campaign. 

In his remarks, YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration as a key success factor for VM2026. He highlighted MOP KLIA’s strategic location just eight minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which positions it as a vital gateway for international visitors seeking a world-class shopping experience. The TPC initiative is also expected to stimulate international visitor spending while supporting a resilient, people-centric tourism economy in line with Malaysia MADANI principles and VM2026 objectives. 

Mr. Daisuke Nihei, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, noted that the collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both countries and MOP KLIA to supporting Malaysia’s national tourism agenda through the provision of competitive incentives and visitor-focused facilities. 

As part of the partnership, the Tourist Privilege Card (TPC) campaign will offer exclusive rewards to international visitors from 12 February to 12 May 2026. Visitors who spend RM2,500 and above in a single receipt at participating outlets will be entitled to redeem an exclusive cabin-size travel luggage, while those who spend RM300 and above may redeem a MOP KLIA Travel Scale. Redemptions are limited to one per eligible visitor per day, on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. 

Beyond retail incentives, the partnership will also encompass joint marketing initiatives, national and international events, and other collaborative programmes aimed at attracting more visitors, stimulating local economic growth and increasing tourism receipts. This collaboration supports the successful delivery of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) while further enhancing Malaysia’s appeal as a vibrant, world-class tourism destination and premier shopping haven.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tiong urges Malaysians to adopt friendly attitude towards tourists during VM2026

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has urged tourism stakeholders, civil servants and the public to adopt a more welcoming attitude towards visitors to the country. 

Tiong made the call following complaints of unfriendly treatment towards local and foreign tourists during the first month of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). 

He said he had conducted on the ground checks and found that some tourists were dissatisfied with what they perceived as a lack of hospitality. 

He urged heads of departments and ministry secretaries general to work together to address the issue, noting allegations that certain officers had acted in a high handed manner towards tourists. 

"We ask all Malaysians to help safeguard the country's image. Do not let our image suffer to the point visitors think Malaysia is an unfriendly country. 

"We must be friendly, not only towards tourists but also among ourselves," he told reporters after opening the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry's Mesra Malaysia Campaign at KL Sentral today.

Tiong said there had been instances where tourists were spoken to rudely by members of the public and even civil servants when seeking directions or assistance at markets and train stations. 

He also cited cases involving bus drivers who allegedly scolded tourists asking about destinations, telling them not to use the service if they did not understand. 

"So where are the tourists supposed to go? Walk? This is the root of the problem," he said. 

Tiong stressed that all parties in the tourism ecosystem, including government officers, must play their part. 

He said discussions would also be held with shopping mall management nationwide after the Chinese New Year holidays to address complaints involving retail outlets. 

"There have been complaints from tourists who said that when they entered a shop intending to make a purchase, they were treated as though they owed the seller money for 10 years," he said. 

On the campaign, Tiong said the Mesra Malaysia Campaign emphasises genuine service practices among frontline workers in the transport, hospitality, aviation and tourism sectors. 

"Malaysia's strength lies not only in its cultural diversity, rich food heritage, arts and traditions, as well as natural beauty and accessibility. What is most significant is the attitude of Malaysians, courteous, warm and always ready to help," he said. 

The VM2026 campaign was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Jan 6, targeting 47 million tourist arrivals as part of efforts to position Malaysia as a world class destination while fostering inclusive growth across all states.

-nst online.

Majlis Perasmian Kempen Shoplah Pacu Sektor Pelancongan Negara

 

SEPANG, 10 FEBRUARI |  YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya telah merasmikan Kempen ShopLAH yang berlangsung di Aras 5, Terminal 1, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA).

Kempen ShopLAH merupakan salah satu inisiatif strategik untuk memperkaya pengalaman pelancong sebaik sahaja melangkah masuk ke pintu masuk utama negara.

YB Menteri dalam ucapannya, menekankan kepentingan persepsi awal pelancong terhadap Malaysia, khususnya dari segi kebersihan, kemudahan dan harga barangan serta makanan di lapangan terbang. Beliau menyeru semua pihak berkaitan, termasuk pengurusan lapangan terbang dan pengusaha pusat jualan (outlet) untuk berbincang secara konstruktif bagi mencapai situasi menang-menang, terutamanya dalam usaha menurunkan harga melalui pendekatan volum dan peluasan pilihan perniagaan.

Beliau turut menyentuh keperluan menambah kepelbagaian pilihan outlet makanan, menilai semula kadar sewaan dan memastikan harga barangan bebas cukai lebih kompetitif berbanding di luar lapangan terbang. Langkah-langkah ini dilihat penting bagi meningkatkan daya tarikan KLIA sebagai hab pelancongan dan membeli-belah serantau, selari dengan pertambahan jumlah pelancong antarabangsa.

Selain itu, beliau memaklumkan bahawa perbincangan dengan pelbagai syarikat penerbangan antarabangsa sedang giat dijalankan termasuk dari Eropah, Timur Tengah, China dan lain-lain bagi membuka lebih banyak laluan terus ke Malaysia.

Turut hadir, YBrs. Encik Chua Choon Hwa, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Pelancongan) Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC) dan YBrs. Encik Mohd Amirul bin Abdul Rahim, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia.

-MOTAC.

GL Play tambah baik pengalaman taman tema dengan kerjasama Trip.com

 

KUALA LANGAT: GL Play by Gamuda Land Bhd dan Trip.com Group memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) bagi mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik menambah baik pengalaman pengunjung taman tema melalui integrasi digital dan kios layan diri pintar. 

Melalui kerjasama ini, kedua-dua pihak menambah baik pengalaman pelanggan secara menyeluruh, bermula daripada pembelian tiket hingga kemasukan ke taman tema, dengan penyediaan sokongan berbilang bahasa serta pilihan pembayaran yang pelbagai. 

Inisiatif itu diperkukuh menerusi penggunaan kios tiket layan diri Trip.com di pintu masuk taman tema. 

Selain itu, kemudahan kios berkenaan akan dipertingkat dengan penawaran pilihan tiket baharu seperti laluan keutamaan bagi tarikan terpilih, membolehkan pengunjung mengoptimumkan masa dan pengalaman mereka.

Kerjasama itu menyatukan capaian global dan ekosistem perjalanan digital Trip.com Group dengan portfolio destinasi riadah GL Play yang memenangi pelbagai anugerah, sekali gus menyasarkan peningkatan permintaan pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa, khususnya dari pasaran Asia.  

Antara tarikan utama di bawah GL Play yang terlibat termasuk Taman Tema Air SplashMania, Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, Discovery Park dan FunPark.

MoU itu juga membuka ruang kepada pengintegrasian sistem yang lebih kukuh antara Trip.com Group dan GL Play, sekali gus menandakan integrasi langsung sulung GL Play dengan agensi pelancongan dalam talian (OTA) bagi memudahkan penjualan tiket, kepelbagaian produk serta proses tempahan yang lebih lancar. 

Pengurus Besar Pembangunan Perniagaan Daya Tarikan dan Pelancongan Antarabangsa Trip.com Group, Chase Liu, berkata peningkatan minat terhadap tarikan pelancongan menjadi faktor utama dalam perancangan perjalanan pelancong global. 

"Berdasarkan data kami, taman tema muncul sebagai antara tarikan paling banyak ditempah di peringkat global bagi suku pertama 2026. Kerjasama dengan GL Play membolehkan kami memudahkan pelancong merancang dan menikmati pengalaman riadah unik di Malaysia," katanya. 

Sementara itu, Pengurus Besar Kanan Riadah dan Hospitaliti Gamuda Land, Liong Ve Lyn, berkata pakatan berkenaan membolehkan pihaknya menawarkan pengalaman yang lebih cekap, inovatif dan ditambah baik kepada pengunjung. 

"Kerjasama ini juga menyokong usaha menarik lebih ramai pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa, selain mengukuhkan kedudukan Malaysia sebagai destinasi riadah bertaraf dunia," katanya. 

Kerjasama strategik itu dilihat seiring dengan pelaksanaan Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 dan Tahun Melawat Selangor 2026, yang menyasarkan peningkatan ketibaan pelancong serta pendedahan global terhadap tarikan pelancongan negara dan negeri. 

Sebagai sebahagian daripada kerjasama berkenaan, pelanggan yang membeli tiket menerusi kios layan diri Trip.com di SplashMania layak menikmati diskaun tambahan 10 peratus di Maniacs Closet serta potongan 15 peratus di FunPark, Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands dan Discovery Park sehingga 31 Disember 2026, tertakluk kepada terma dan syarat.

-berita harian online.

MaTiC Sebagai One-stop Centre Kempen Melawat Malaysia 2026: Pamer Keunikan Warisan, Seni Dan Budaya Negara

 

KUALA LUMPUR — Sempena Kempen Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MaTiC) kini berperanan sebagai One-Stop Centre menerusi penganjuran pameran dan persembahan kebudayaan yang menghimpunkan pelbagai agensi seni, budaya dan warisan negara dalam satu lokasi. 

Inisiatif Tourism Malaysia dengan kerjasama MaTiC ini bertujuan memperkenalkan kekayaan warisan, seni visual, kraftangan, gastronomi tradisional serta persembahan kebudayaan Malaysia kepada pelawat tempatan dan antarabangsa. Usaha ini sekali gus memperkukuh imej Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelancongan budaya bertaraf dunia. 

Antara pengisian utama yang diketengahkan dalam program ini adalah: 

• Pengenalan pelbagai makanan warisan Malaysia oleh Jabatan Warisan Negara 

• Pameran hasil kraftangan tempatan oleh Kraftangan Malaysia 

• Pameran karya seni artis tempatan oleh Balai Seni Negara 

• Persembahan kebudayaan tradisional oleh Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara (JKKN) serta Istana Budaya 

• Persembahan alat muzik tradisional Malaysia oleh Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) 

• Demonstrasi urutan tradisional oleh Persatuan Spa Malaysia (AMSPA) 

• Pameran serta sewaan Busana Tradisional 

YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man, Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya berkata ketika lawatan beliau ke One Stop Centre pada 28 Januari 2026 bahawa penubuhan One-Stop Centre sempena Kempen Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) ini diharap dapat menjadi platform komprehensif yang membolehkan pelawat menikmati pengalaman menyeluruh merangkumi seni, budaya, warisan serta elemen kesejahteraan Malaysia dalam satu kunjungan, selari dengan aspirasi kempen tersebut. 

Pameran dan aktiviti jualan dibuka kepada orang ramai setiap hari dari jam 10.00 pagi hingga 6.00 petang, manakala persembahan kebudayaan dijadualkan berlangsung setiap hari pada waktu yang telah ditetapkan. Orang ramai serta pelawat dijemput mengunjungi MaTiC bagi merasai sendiri keunikan warisan dan kekayaan kebudayaan Malaysia yang berwarna-warni. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari laman sesawang MaTiC di www.matic.gov.my

-Tourism Malaysia.

Pelancaran MotoGP 2026 di KLCC Tingkatkan Keterlihatan Malaysia Di Pentas Antarabangsa

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 Februari 2026 – Kuala Lumpur mencipta sejarah apabila menjadi lokasi pelancaran rasmi musim MotoGP 2026 yang berlangsung di Menara Berkembar PETRONAS, sekali gus menandakan permulaan musim perlumbaan motosikal paling berprestij di dunia.

Pelancaran ini menghimpunkan barisan pelumba, pasukan, rakan strategik industri serta penggiat pelancongan, sekali gus menonjolkan Malaysia sebagai destinasi pilihan bagi penganjuran acara sukan bertaraf antarabangsa.

Acara ini turut diserikan dengan penglibatan Tourism Malaysia menerusi promosi Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 serta kemunculan maskot rasmi, Wira dan Manja, yang mencuri perhatian pengunjung dan peminat MotoGP.

Melalui sinergi antara sukan dan pelancongan, penganjuran acara ini menyokong usaha memperkukuh keterlihatan Malaysia di peringkat global, di samping mempromosikan kepelbagaian budaya, destinasi menarik dan pengalaman pelancongan unik yang ditawarkan kepada pelawat antarabangsa.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Persembahan Kebudayaan Kelantan @ Gelanggang Seni, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

 

Gelanggang Seni Kini Dibuka

Bersempena Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 Gelanggang Seni , Kota Bharu akan kembali beroperasi bermula 2 Februari 2026. Persembahan kebudayaan akan diadakan pada :

Hari : Isnin , Rabu & Sabtu

Masa : 3.30 petang - 5.30 petang

Tempat : Gelanggang Seni , Kota Bharu

Antara persembahan yang terdapat di Gelanggang Seni  adalah :

> Seni Silat

> Rebana Ubi

> Kertok Kelapa

> Gasing Terbang

> Gasing Pangkah

> Wayang Kulit

> Demonstrasi Pembuatan Wau

> Demonstrasi Permainan Congkak

Masuk Adalah Percuma!

-Pusat Penerangan Pelancongan Negeri Kelantan.

Foreign tourists join coral reef rehabilitation off Sabah's Pulau Tiga

 

BEAUFORT: A marine conservation programme off Pulau Tiga near Kuala Penyu attracted foreign tourists to participate in reef activities. 

During a recent session, Sabah Parks staff observed 80 Chinese tourists taking part in a coral reef rehabilitation project on Pulau Kalampunian Besar, part of the conservation area. 

The initiative, requested by a resort operator on the island, aims to boost live coral cover and raise visitor awareness of reef conservation. 

Sabah's coral reefs are facing significant depletion due to climate-driven coral bleaching, notably in 2024, outbreaks of coral-eating Crown-of-Thorns starfish (CoT), and human activities such as sedimentation and fish bombing. 

Park personnel, led by officer Eddy Robert, explained that the project uses man-made "coral frame" structures to support transplanted healthy coral fragments as they grow. 

During the demonstration, the team used Acropora sp., a fast-growing branching coral commonly employed in reef rehabilitation.

Sabah Parks research officer Elvin Michael Bavoh said two coral frames had been prepared for the site. 

"Each structure can hold about 40 coral fragments once installed. We aim to monitor them about once a month through photography, though schedules may vary depending on operational needs and available manpower," he said. 

Elvin added that Sabah Parks welcomes future collaboration with tourism operators, especially for programmes that promote environmental awareness. 

Chinese tourists made up the largest share of international arrivals in Sabah last year, with 657,528 visitors.

-nst online.

Mandarin Oriental adds a luxurious touch to Malaysia’s southern coast

 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has kicked off 2026 with the launch of its first beach resort in South-East Asia. Located in Desaru Coast, a tourism destination in Johor, Malaysia, the property is expected to attract multi-generational travel groups as well as travellers seeking to blend business with pleasure. 

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast takes over the former One&Only Desaru Coast. Refurbishments as well as new dining, spa and recreational concepts will be rolled out progressively across the 44-key all-suite resort. 

Speaking at the launch party on February 5, Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said the resort marked “the beginning of a new chapter” in the company’s history. 

According to Kleitman, Desaru Coast is a valuable and strategic addition to the group’s portfolio, as it is “genuinely unspoilt and increasingly dynamic, benefitting from rising tourism activity, improving accessibility, and very strong state-level in sustainable and cultural preservation”. 

“Set across 128 acres of ancient rainforest, the property offers something exceptionally rare – space, tranquility and authenticity. This aligns perfectly with our brand and reinforces our commitment to destinations with character, edge and long-term potential,” he added. 

Kleitman also expressed confidence in the southern state’s growing prominence in the Malaysian tourism industry. 

He revealed that a new residence project will soon rise adjacent to Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast. It will not only bring the brand’s reputable lifestyle and service quality to future residents, but also “contribute significantly to the long-term vibrancy of Desaru Coast”. 

Mohamed Nasri Sallehuddin, chairman of Destination Resorts and Hotels, the Malaysian-based company that develops and operates premium tourism projects in Desaru Coast, said the arrival of the Mandarin Oriental brand “enriches” the southern Malaysian coast “as a vibrant, year-round destination for fine resort living,” and sets a new luxury benchmark in the region that is “firmly rooted in its natural surroundings and cultural heritage”. 

Nasri added that Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast also “creates a meaningful career pathway for local talents to gain exposure to skills and global opportunities to one of the world’s most distinguished hospitality brands”. 

The resort is helmed by experienced hotelier Christian Gerart. He told TTG Asia that Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast would appeal to both leisure and corporate guests. He added that the Johor Baru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link, which is expected to come into service by January 1, 2027, will further spur interest and demand. 

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast offers spacious suites and villas, with a number of connecting suites for extended families. Daily complimentary activities, such as guided nature walks and archery, along with children programmes, will keep families entertained. 

The resort’s Grand Ballroom and two function rooms, proximity to a world-class golf course, and accessibility from Singapore by car and ferry make it an ideal destination for executive retreats, opined Anthony Tyler, area vice president, operations at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 

“I believe that this resort will do so well because it is such a close getaway, one that offers a complete change of pace, scenery and rhythm from the big urban centres around us,” said Tyler.

-TTG Asia.