𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈-𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

 

PETALING JAYA, 22 August 2025: Tourism Malaysia, in strategic partnership with Star Media Group Berhad (SMG), today launched the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2025, a nationwide domestic tourism activation designed to promote local travel, celebrate Malaysia’s culture, and galvanise the nation towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Held at the Cybertorium, Menara Star, the launch event was attended by YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, tourism stakeholders, industry players, and media, marking a milestone collaboration between the public and private sectors to re-energise Malaysia’s tourism landscape.

The Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia series will take place across five states — Pahang, Sabah,Sarawak, Penang, and Johor. It is expected to engage more than 200,000 Malaysians through vibrant showcases of local attractions, cultural performances, travel deals, and destination experiences.

As part of the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2025 tour, The Great Outdoor Expo will also return from 3 to 5 October 2025 at MAEPS Serdang. This vibrant showcase will spotlight Malaysia’s best outdoor, adventure, and eco-tourism offerings — from rainforest retreats to island getaways — while promoting responsible and sustainable travel experiences.

Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, said, “Domestic tourism has always been the backbone of our industry, and as we gear up for VM2026, it is crucial that Malaysians themselves become our most passionate ambassadors. This strategic collaboration with SMG is a testament to the power of public-private partnerships. Indeed, Star Karnival Cuti- Cuti Malaysia is not just a travel fair; it’s a platform to bring exciting travel deals, tourism products, local handicrafts, a taste of heritage food, and cultural showcases directly to people, making it easier for everyone to rediscover the beauty and pride of our homeland.”

Mr Chan Seng Fatt, Group Chief Executive Officer of Star Media Group, spoke on the role of media in driving domestic tourism, “We are standing at the starting line of a journey that is as much about rediscovery as it is about celebration. This is a journey that invites us to look at Malaysia not just as our home, but as a treasure trove waiting to be explored anew. With the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia and The Great Outdoor Expo, we’re doing more than launching events — we’re inspiring Malaysians to see our land through fresh eyes, reconnect with our heritage, and embrace the beauty that surrounds us.”

Members of the public are invited to attend the events to explore, engage, and experience the richness in our backyard. The carnival will feature local crafts and tourism booths, cultural showcases and traditional performances, travel deals, flash sales and giveaways, family-friendly attractions and food fairs, as well as outdoor and eco-tourism promotions.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:

𝟏. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 - 𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠

Date: 19 to 21 September 2025

Venue: Kuantan City Mall, Kuantan

𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐱 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚

Date: 3 to 5 October 2025

Venue: MAEPS, Serdang

𝟑. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 - 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡

Date: 10 - 12 October 2025

Venue: Imago Mall, Kota Kinabalu

𝟒. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 - 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤

Date: 17 to 19 October 2025

Venue: Plaza Merdeka, Kuching

𝟓. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 - 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠

Date: 31 October to 2 November 2025

Venue: Gurney Paragon Mall, George Town

𝟔. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 -J𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫

Date: 7 to 9 November 2025

Venue: Paradigm Mall Convention Centre, Johor Bahru

-Tourism Malaysia.