Tourism Malaysia Spotlights Visit Malaysia 2026 Calendar Of Events At Singapore’s Malaysia Carnival 2026

 

SINGAPORE — Tourism Malaysia, through its Singapore office marked its presence today at the Malaysia Carnival 2026, Singapore’s first major travel fair of the year.

The event provides a strategic platform for Tourism Malaysia to offer Singaporeans a first glimpse of the "Surreal Experiences" awaiting them across the causeway.

The three-day fair is being held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 30 January to 1 February 2026.

With 168 booths on display, the Malaysia Carnival 2026 showcases Malaysian cuisine, products, a range of hotels, attractions and travel packages. Visitors can explore exclusive fair-only discounts from a vibrant array of Malaysian offerings, as well as package deals from Singapore travel agents, prefectly timed for planning the upcoming holiday season.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Restored Sultan Abdul Samad Block 1 opens to public today

 

KUALA LUMPUR: After nearly a year of conservation and restoration, Block 1 of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building Complex opens today (Feb 2), marking the first completed phase of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Dana Warisan initiative. 

Khazanah managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said the project, part of the Warisan Kuala Lumpur programme, demonstrates the value of strong public-private collaboration and synergy. 

"Beyond conserving the building, our focus is to activate it as an inclusive and living public space that is accessible to all, and one that contributes to Kuala Lumpur's vibrancy and long-term growth. 

"The timely reopening of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad supports Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to generate broader spillover effects for the local economy, particularly across tourism, retail and logistics," he said in a statement. 

Block 1 marks the first completed phase of the wider restoration of the complex, with works focused on safeguarding the building's character as a national heritage site while enhancing safety, accessibility and the overall visitor experience. 

Visitors can now enjoy a range of offerings at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, including immersive exhibition spaces and galleries, a one-stop visitor centre, experiential retail and craft-making spaces, as well as lettable event halls and venues.

Under the Warisan KL initiative, Khazanah has been entrusted with preserving and rejuvenating eight significant historic buildings, including Seri Negara and Carcosa at Bukit Carcosa, as well as the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Complex. 

The complex comprises the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Pejabat Pos Lama, the former Kuala Lumpur High Court, Panggung Bandaraya, the former FMS Survey Office and the National Textile Museum. 

A pedestrian bridge linking Seri Negara and Carcosa to the Perdana Botanical Gardens Kuala Lumpur is also slated for completion by the end of this year. 

Khazanah has allocated RM600 million to fund the initiative, with restoration works on the remaining buildings to be completed in phases over the coming years. 

To mark the reopening, admission to the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery will be complimentary for the first month.

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Visit Malaysia 2026 Strengthens Visibility At Thaipusam Festival, Batu Caves

 

BATU CAVES, SELANGOR — Tourism Malaysia, is taking part in this year’s Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves by establishing a dedicated presence within the exhibition area coordinated by the Thaipusam Taskforce. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public engagement while enhancing early visibility for the Visit Malaysia (VM2026) campaign during one of Malaysia’s most significant cultural and religious celebrations.

Members of the public are invited to stop by Tourism Malaysia’s VM2026 booth located opposite the Jalan Ulu Yam signboard to find out more about upcoming activities, attractions and promotional initiatives under the VM2026 campaign.

As a gesture of hospitality, Tourism Malaysia is distributing 10,000 complimentary beverages, sponsored by Spritzer Malaysia, to visitors. The refreshments were distributed to festival-goers, providing comfort and convenience to the large crowds in attendance throughout the festival.

To further enliven the atmosphere, the booth will feature cultural stage performances coordinated by the Thaipusam Taskforce team. These performances showcase Malaysia’s artistic vibrancy and form an important element of the VM2026 campaign, which positions cultural heritage as a core tourism asset.

-Tourism Malaysia.