Welcome Spring Airlines To Malaysia on 21 November 2022

 

We are happy to celebrate Spring Airlines’ first flight to KLIA!

Flying all the way from Nanning Wuxu International Airport, China (NNG), the airline will be operating weekly utilising its A320 aircraft.

Welcome to Malaysia!

-Malaysia Airports.

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AirAsia X first to reconnect direct flights to Busan next year

 

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) is set to be the first airline from Malaysia to reconnect direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, South Korea, in early 2023.

The airline said the thrice-weekly flights would be the second AAX route to South Korea after launching flights to Seoul in April this year.

In addition to relaunching the route, AAX signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Tourism Organisation (BTO) to develop joint sales and marketing campaigns, leverage travel agents' support, strengthen flight connectivity, and foster both countries' economies through tourism.

AirAsia X chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said South Korea is a crucial market, and the airline has seen tremendous growth from its existing route to Seoul with an 80 per cent average load factor.

"Starting with three weekly services and based on strong forecast demand, we expect the flight frequency to Busan to return to daily services by year-end.

"We believe the relaunch of the Busan route will provide a significant boost to strengthening business and tourism ties between Malaysia and South Korea, and we wish to thank the governments and relevant authorities for their tremendous support," he said.

He said the airline flew about 200,000 guests to and from Busan in 2019.

"As we look to increase the connectivity to South Korea further, we trust that our direct flights to Busan will provide a welcome boost for tourism and the economy in both countries.

"The new route also reflects our commitment to continue offering our guests great value mid-range air travel, and we look forward to seeing a surge in tourist arrivals into/from Busan in the near future," said Benyamin.

BTO president Jung-Sil Lee said the relaunch of AAX direct flights to Busan would mark a major milestone in resuming services to the city.

"We believe travellers will appreciate the direct and affordable connection, making Busan a top holiday destination once again," he said.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia Anjur Misi Jualan Pelancongan Ke Indonesia

 

JAKARTA, 15 November 2022 – Tourism Malaysia hari ini meneruskan misi jualan pelancongan ke Indonesia bagi menggiatkan promosi pelancongan antarabangsa dengan mempertemukan pemain industri pelancongan Malaysia dan Indonesia dalam sesi perniagaan ke perniagaan (B2B).

Misi jualan pelancongan ini berlangsung di dua bandar utama di Indonesia iaitu Jakarta dan Medan bermula 15 hingga 18 November 2022 bagi memperkenalkan pelbagai produk dan pakej pelancongan terkini untuk menarik minat pelancong Indonesia ke Malaysia.

Misi kali ini memfokuskan kepada segmen pelancongan santai (leisure), beli-belah dan sektor mesyuarat, insentif, konvensyen dan pameran (MICE) yang dikenal pasti menjadi pilihan bagi pelancong Indonesia. Selain itu, misi kali ini juga menyaksikan pelancaran promosi pelancongan secara dalam talian bersama Blibli.com serta pelancaran kerjasama antara syarikat penerbangan Malaysia Airlines dan Air Asia.

Misi jualan pelancongan ini disertai oleh Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, 15 ejen pelancongan, 2 operator taman tema dan 12 wakil hotel dari Malaysia. Delegasi Malaysia diketuai oleh Encik Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Kebudayaan), Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia dan Encik Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Perancangan) Tourism Malaysia.

Encik Mohd Yusri berkata, misi jualan pelancongan ke Indonesia adalah penting untuk menggiatkan promosi pelancongan pasca pandemik Covid-19 bagi menarik minat dan meningkatkan lagi keyakinan dalam kalangan warga Indonesia untuk terus memilih Malaysia sebagai destinasi percutian selamat.

“Sejak pembukaan sempadan antarabangsa, Malaysia telah merekodkan ketibaan seramai 435,156 pelancong Indonesia dari Januari sehingga Julai tahun ini. Secara keseluruhannya seramai 5.5 juta ketibaan pelancong asing telah direkodkan sehingga September 2022 dan jumlah ini dilihat menghampiri sasaran ketibaan 9.2 juta pelancong antarabangsa pada tahun ini ,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Maljis Penghargaan Stakeholder KLIA & KLIA2 dan petugas Langkawi International Travel Bubble (LITB)

 

Tourism Malaysia melalui Bahagian Promosi Antarabangsa Asia Afrika selaku Ketua 'Helpdesk Task Force Travel Bubble Langkawi' telah menganjurkan majlis Penghargaan dan Networking lunch bersama Stakeholder KLIA dan KLIA2 serta petugas LITB di Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA pada 15 Nov 2022.

Program ini diadakan untuk menghargai Stakeholder KLIA dan KLIA2 serta 35 petugas LITB yang terdiri dari Pegawai Pelancongan dan Pegawai Penyelidik Tourism Malaysia yang telah membantu melancarkan program ini bermula 15 November 2021 hingga 31 Mac 2022.   

Y.Bhg Dato' Ketua Pengarah telah menyampaikan plak penghargaan dan sijil kepada 10 Stakeholder KLIA da KLIA2 yang terdiri daripada:-

> Jabatan Imigresen KLIA 

> Jabatan Imigresen KLIA2

> Airport Relations Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> Airlines Operator Committee

> Airport Aviation Services (AVSEC)

> Terminal Operations KLIA, Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> Terminal Operations KLIA2, Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> BP Healthcare Centre

> Malaysia Airlines

> AERO Darat

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia's Tourist Information Centre Opening Hours On 19 November 2022

-Tourism Malaysia.

Pembukaan Jualan Tiket ETS & KTM Intercity 2023

 

Jualan tiket bagi perkhidmatan ETS & KTM Intercity bagi perjalanan dari 1 Januari hingga 30 Jun 2023 akan dibuka bermula hari ini 15 November 2022.

Dapatkan tiket anda bermula jam 10:00 pagi pada 15 November ini melalui aplikasi KTMB Mobile atau Welcome to the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System  untuk pembelian Go Cashless yang lebih mudah dan cepat. 

Jadual waktu perjalanan bagi perkhidmatan ETS & KTM Intercity adalah mengikut jadual perjalanan  sedia ada. Rujuk jadual perjalanan di KTMB | Book ticket online for ETS Train, Intercity Train and View Train Timetable in Malaysia | Train Timetable.

Perkhidmatan ETS menggunakan tambang fleksi, jadi dapatkan tiket anda lebih awal untuk harga yang lagi murah dan lagi jimat!

-KTM Berhad.

Tourism Malaysia Interactive Digial Brochures Apps

 

Pada tahun lepas, Tourism Malaysia telah melancarkan Interactive Digital Brochures (IDB) iaitu sebuah laman mikro yang memberi nafas baharu kepada usaha penjenamaan semula risalah-risalah Tourism Malaysia menerusi pelayaran secara interaktif di laman ebrochures.malaysia.travel. 

Aplikasi Travel Malaysia untuk pengguna peranti Android dan Travel Malaysia by TM untuk pengguna peranti iOS turut diperkenalkan untuk memudahkan capaian maklumat produk pelancongan di Malaysia melalui gajet elektronik. 

Langkah ini adalah selaras dengan tuntutan pasaran terhadap paparan risalah pelancongan yang bersifat digital, interaktif, mesra pengguna dan lebih responsif sekaligus memudahkan orang ramai mengakses dan berkongsi risalah tersebut melalui pelbagai aplikasi seperti Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp dan juga e-mel. 

Dapatkan aplikasi ini di Google Play (Travel Malaysia) dan App Store (Travel Malaysia by TM). 

Imbas Kod QR untuk muat turun sekarang juga.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Lawatan Ekspresi Media Influencer CUTI - CUTI MALAYSIA Teroka Keunikan Sarawak

 

KUCHING, 14 November 2022 – Seramai 14 wakil media terdiri daripada media arus perdana dan media baharu menyertai Program Lawatan Ekspresi Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia - Sarawak anjuran Tourism Malaysia selama lima hari dari 9 hingga 13 November 2022.

Program bertujuan meningkatkan promosi pelancongan domestik secara dalam dan luar talian sekali gus mengoptimumkan komunikasi strategik menerusi penglibatan media. Edisi kali ini membawa para peserta meneroka produk-produk berasaskan pengalaman pelancongan (experiential tourism) di sekitar Kuching, Bau dan Santubong dengan memfokuskan kepada segmen kembara, alam semula jadi, gastronomi, budaya dan warisan masyarakat Sarawak.

Para peserta memulakan eksplorasi ekopelancongan di daerah Bau dengan meneroka keunikan Sarawak Delta Geopark melibatkan geotapak Gua Pari-Pari dan Tasik Biru yang terbentuk hasil daripada perlombongan emas seawal abad ke-19. Turut diteroka ialah tarikan pelancongan terbaharu, Paku Rock Maze Garden, sebuah hutan batu semula jadi yang kaya dengan pelbagai formasi batuan unik.

Sarawak Delta Geopark merupakan geopark pertama di Sarawak yang diwartakan sebagai Tapak Geopark Kebangsaan keenam pada Jun 2022. Berkeluasan 3,112 kilometer persegi melibatkan daerah Kuching, Bau dan Lundu, ia merangkumi beberapa geotapak, tapak budaya dan biotapak seperti Kuching Wetlands National Park yang menjadi habitat kepada paya bakau, monyet Proboscis, buaya dan ikan lumba-lumba Irrawaddy.

Kuching Wetlands National Park juga merupakan antara tujuh tapak di Malaysia yang didaftarkan sebagai Tapak Ramsar dengan perlindungan di bawah undang-undang perhutanan, taman negeri dan tanah, sama ada sebagai hutan simpanan kekal, taman negeri atau kawasan perlindungan tanah lembap.

Di Santubong, para peserta dibawa melawat Kampung Budaya Sarawak yang merupakan salah satu tapak budaya di dalam Sarawak Delta Geopark. Terletak di kaki Gunung Santubong, para peserta berpeluang menyelami budaya serta gaya hidup kelompok etnik utama di Sarawak termasuk replika rumah masyarakat Iban, Melayu, Cina, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Penan dan Melanau selain menyaksikan persembahan kebudayaan.

Turut dilawati ialah Permai Rainforest Resort yang menawarkan pengalaman berada di hutan hujan Borneo dengan pelbagai tawaran aktiviti pantai menghadap Laut China Selatan serta kegiatan rekreasi dan penginapan rumah atas pokok (tree house).

Selain menikmati hidangan makanan laut segar di Kampung Buntal, para peserta juga berpeluang bermalam di resort mesra alam di The Culvert Hotel & Resort serta menjayakan program larian santai ‘Santubong Fun Run Batik Edition’ di Kampung Santubong yang menjadi kemuncak kepada penganjuran Pesta Santubong.

Di Kuching, para peserta dibawa melawat Borneo Cultures Museum yang merupakan muzium terbesar di Malaysia dan kedua terbesar di Asia Tenggara selain merasai sajian autentik seperti laksa Sarawak dan mi kolok serta mempelajari cara penyediaan kek lapis Sarawak sejajar dengan penyenaraian Kuching dalam Rangkaian Bandar Raya Kreatif UNESCO di bawah kategori gastronomi.

Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia berkata, program ini diharap dapat mengeratkan jalinan kerjasama bersama pihak media dalam mengetengahkan promosi produk-produk pelancongan terkini dengan memfokuskan kepada generasi Millennials menerusi kombinasi media baharu.

“Melalui lawatan ini, promosi produk-produk pelancongan ini bukan sahaja boleh disampaikan kepada umum dari sudut pandang berbeza, malahan impak dan capaian liputannya disasar dapat meningkatkan permintaan orang ramai untuk melancong ke destinasi pelancongan yang dilawati,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Plan Your Next Adventure with up to 15% Off on MHholidays Travel Packages

 

KLIA, 11 November 2022: Malaysia Airlines' tour operating arm, MHholidays, is offering up to 15% off on flights and hotel packages to selected domestic and international destinations from now until 13 November 2022, for immediate travel to 30 April 2023. 

In addition to great savings, holidaymakers will also enjoy a seamless travel planning experience withthe ability to personalise their vacation itineraries, including flights, accommodation, ground transfer services, and more. 

For a limited time only, enjoy great value for money packages when you Fly Malaysia to explore the local wonders, culture and cuisines, with three-day, two-night packages starting from RM249 per person for travel to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Kuching and Penang. 

Customers can use the promo code TRAVEL4GE15 to take advantage of these limited time offerings. Terms and conditions apply. 

MHholidays packages include exclusive travel perks such as 30kg baggage allowance, complimentary onboard meals, free seat selection, and unparalleled Malaysian Hospitality throughout their journey, among others. 

Separately, members of Malaysia Airlines’ travel and lifestyle loyalty programme, Enrich, can earn Bonus Points from now until 3 December 2022 when they book a stay via Enrich Hotels at any of its 400,000 properties worldwide for immediate travel until 12 April 2023. 

Start booking your next adventure via the official MHholidays website and be sure to download the Malaysia Airlines’ app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips; anytime, anywhere!

-Malaysia Airlines.

Lorong Rakyat bakal jadi tarikan destinasi pelancongan

 

KANGAR: Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail berkenan melancarkan Projek Lorong Rakyat di tapak Program Transformasi Diraja Kampung Nelayan Warna Warni Seberang Ramai, Kuala Perlis, di sini hari ini.

Inisiatif Lorong Rakyat itu adalah bertepatan dengan usaha bagi mengangkat kawasan perkampungan nelayan itu sebagai salah satu destinasi pilihan pelancongan di Perlis.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin bertitah, usaha yang dilaksanakan Bank Rakyat dengan kerjasama Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs) serta Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra (YTSP) Perlis itu adalah berorientasikan kerja khidmat masyarakat yang turut memberi manfaat besar kepada penduduk setempat.

“Aspirasi transformasi ini memerlukan sokongan daripada semua pihak bagi membantu meningkatkan lagi taraf ekonomi penduduk setempat,” titah baginda.

Keberangkatan tiba baginda bagi pelancaran lorong itu disambut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Bank Rakyat, Dr. Mohammad Hanis Osman; Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perniagaannya, Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff dan Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran dan Komunikasi, Nizam Sani.

Dalam pada itu, Suriani menerusi ucapannya berkata, tujuan pelaksanaan inisiatif itu adalah sebagai usaha Bank Rakyat menyokong aktiviti pengindahan kawasan kampung nelayan selain memberi manfaat kepada komuniti setempat daripada segi pembangunan ekonomi melalui aktiviti eko pelancongan.

“Bank Rakyat amat berbesar hati dalam membantu melaksanakan pelbagai aktiviti pengindahan kampung antaranya seperti inisiatif Lorong Rakyat ini yang diceriakan dengan hiasan payung tergantung sebagai lelangit bagi menghidupkan suasana dan melaksanakan aktiviti bergotong-royong mengecat 16 buah rumah,” katanya.

Tambahnya, Kebun Nuri Nutrisi Bank Rakyat turut diwujudkan di kampung berkenaan dengan kerjasama Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) bagi membantu penduduk kampung dalam kalangan B40.

“Langkah ini dapat membantu mereka menjana pendapatan secara lestari bagi menguruskan tanaman yang dihasilkan dan boleh dijual untuk meningkatkan ekonomi selain menjamin sekuriti makanan,” katanya.

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Tourism Malaysia Joins WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2022

 

LONDON, 7 NOVEMBER 2022 – Malaysia returns to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 which is held at ExCeL London, with a strong message to promote Malaysia as a top-of-mind holiday destination after travel restrictions were withdrawn in most countries around the world. This year is the 41st participation by Tourism Malaysia since it was introduced in 1981.

Starting from 7 to 9 November, WTM 2022 will welcome its attendees physically in ExCeL London. Tourism Malaysia is joined on the stand by 49 tourism-related organisations taking part in the event, comprising (18) tour operators, (15) hotels and resorts, eight (8) state tourism agencies, three (3) tourism associations, one (1) airline and four (4) tourism-related services, including Malaysia Health Tourism Council (MHTC), inviting healthcare travellers to Malaysia for an exclusive wellness travel experience, combining world-class leisure getaways and offering preventive care services.

WTM has long served as an important platform to introduce Malaysian tourism attractions that meet the interests of the UK and European markets, and continues to be the suitable platform for industry players to meet and plan their business strategies for the coming years.

Commenting on the participation, His Excellency, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, Ambassador Dato´ Zakri Jaafar said, “WTM is the best platform to promote Malaysia’s tourism industry to the global market in particular the UK and Europe. With the participation of experienced industry players who are able to provide good services to tourists, we are confident that the arrival of tourists from the UK and Europe as a whole will increase. We also hope the participants will take advantage of the B2B session to create wider business opportunities”.

Dato’ Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, the Director-General of Tourism Malaysia is also optimistic about this year’s participation, “Participation in WTM this time is very meaningful for us after going through a difficult period for two years. We will use this opportunity as much as possible to reassess and restructure our strategy in an effort to attract more tourists to Malaysia. Continuous efforts, especially participating in exhibitions like this, are very important to ensure that the national tourism industry returns to its original path.”

In conjunction with their participation in this year's WTM, Tourism Malaysia will launch a generic TV commercial (TVC) for a global promotional campaign. The TVC which lasts 5 minutes, 3 minutes and 30 seconds will highlight the variety of products Malaysia has to offer in line with the Malaysia Truly Asia slogan. Similarly, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) will also be launching their latest TVC.

Tourism Malaysia will sign a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Turkish Airlines at the Tourism Malaysia Pavillion, supporting the country’s national carrier in its Bonus Side Trip campaign which allows travellers to add an extra leg to their journey from selected international destinations to enjoy Malaysia's cultural gems at a minimal cost. This follows its recent collaboration with Emirates and Qatar Airways, which is aimed at increasing connectivity so that Malaysia can be visited by tourists from all corners of the world. Currently, Malaysia Airlines is operating twice daily non-stop from London to Kuala Lumpur.

Tourism Malaysia will be at stand AS700.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Mt Kinabalu climbing and Kinabalu Park entrance fees to increase from Jan 1, 2023

 

KOTA KINABALU: It will be much more expensive to climb Mount Kinabalu beginning next year as there will be an increase in the climbing permit and entrance fees to Kinabalu Park.

Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim confirmed the viralled social media messages on the increased fees.

"Yes, there is an increment of fee at all Sabah Parks areas as announced by Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin in May.

"It will take effect on Jan 1, 2023," he said.

MountKinabalu.com said the climbing permit for foreign adult climbers will be RM400 next year, double that of this year, while their children will be charged RM200 instead of RM80 now.

Locals will be charged RM100 (from RM50) for adults and RM50 (from RM30) for children.

The rate for a mountain guide will also rise to RM350 from RM230. One guide will serve a maximum of five climbers.

The entrance fee to the Kinabalu National Park will also see an increase, namely RM50 (from RM15) for foreign adults and RM25 (from RM10) for their children.

Locals are to pay RM10 (from RM3) from next year while children will be charged RM5 (from MR1) per entry.

There is also a significant increase of Kinabalu National Park entrance fee.

International adults have to pay RM50 next year instead of RM15; the kids will pay RM25 from RM10.

Malaysian adults will be charged RM10, tripled than now at RM3 while children are charged at RM5 from the current fee of RM1.

-nst online.

Sim Leisure Group plans to develop further ESCAPE theme parks

 

Sim Leisure Group founder and executive chairman Datuk Sim Choo Kheng said it has been a long journey for the group. Courtesy image

Sim Leisure Group, known for conceptualising and creating the ESCAPE brand of parks in Malaysia, has set out to establish itself both domestically and abroad.

The group is currently working on projects in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and China, and it is also said to have signed a deal to grow the ESCAPE brand in Sri Lanka.

The ESCAPE theme park brand is represented in Malaysia via ESCAPE Penang and the group's exclusive mall attraction, the indoor ESCAPE Challenge park in Petaling Jaya.

Additionally, new parks in Ipoh and Cameron Highlands will soon be coming under the name.

The group's founder and executive chairman Datuk Sim Choo Kheng said it has been a long journey for the group.

"Here we are, 10 years later after the ESCAPE brand was conceptualised in ESCAPE Penang. But as you can see, we are not like other so-called theme parks. We dared to be different, answering the call for reimagined play experiences. Today, we still stick to the tried and tested concept of the rediscovery of childhood, while promoting connection with nature," he said.

Sim claimed that the team's current success is a result of their ingenuity and dedication, which have transformed traditional theme parks and helped to advance travel to Penang and Malaysia.

"While not resting on our laurels, we continue to evolve with the times, creating new experiences for our visitors. So, even as we celebrate 10 years of ESCAPE Penang with new attractions, we continue to look to the future," he added.

ESCAPE Penang recently marked two more game-changing attractions with the launch of Malaysia's first-ever Ski Slope, the first-of-its-kind in Penang's tropical setting; and the Dead Sea Pool, where tourists can naturally float like in Jordan's Dead Sea.

Sim Leisure Group, via the creation and growth of ESCAPE Penang over the last 10 years, has answered the call to put Penang on the map of the world with such a world-class destination, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated at the launch.

Chow said the fact that ESCAPE Penang has drawn millions of people shows that it will continue to be a popular tourism destination for years to come.

According to him, ESCAPE Penang has once again upped the bar for the growth of tourism in Penang with the addition of these two additional attractions.

-nst online.

Karnival Kerjaya Jamin Kerja Industri Pelancongan 2022

 

-MOTAC.

St. Giles in Johor Baru expected to boost tourism

 

The hospitality industry has been boosted following the opening of the luxurious St. Giles Southkey. Pix courtesy of St. Giles Southkey.

JOHOR BARU: With the influx of tourists from Singapore and around the world into Johor, the opening of St. Giles Southkey comes at a good time.

With 575 modern and spacious guest rooms, the hotel is under the U.K. based St. Giles brand and is managed locally by Cititel Hotel Management (CHM) Sdn Bhd.

According to hotel general manager Teekay Goh, the hotel is conveniently located within Mid Valley Southkey, which includes a retail mall, exhibition centre and commercial towers.

The hotel is located about 7km from the Singapore-Johor causeway and 26km from the Senai International Airport.

Goh said the hotel is perfectly positioned to meet the growing travel, business, leisure and lifestyle needs in Johor Baru.

"The hospitality industry has gone through tough times during the Covid-19 pandemic but now we have recovered and are primed for a massive wave of travellers to return."

The hotel features a restaurant, business lounge, rooftop bar and lounge, gym facility and a swimming pool overlooking the skyline of Johor Baru's city centre.

"We are delighted to bring St. Giles to Johor. We are known for pushing boundaries and challenging norms which reflect our values," he said.

In his opening address, CHM chief executive officer James Loo said they were delighted to bring the St. Giles Hotel's experience and hospitality to Johor Baru.

Loo said the timing was right especially when the region was expanding its tourism development and increasingly welcoming travellers from Singapore, within Malaysia and other parts of the world.

"The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has reported that since the reopening of our borders, Johor Baru has welcomed approximately 600,000 travellers from Singapore in just two months," he said, adding that this number was expected to increase further.

According to Loo, the hotel has introduced an eco-friendly approach to its design and facilities to encourage sustainability.

"The hotel has incorporated water dispensers on all guest room floors to minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles that are typically placed in hotel rooms," he said.

He stressed that the water installation is certified safe for drinking with filtration up to 0.5 microns and compliant with NSF/ANSI 53 standards.

"The installation of water dispensers not only contributes to reducing the hotels's negative impact on the environment, but will also result in cost savings," he added.

Present at the opening ceremony were IGB chief financial officer Chai Lai Sim, IGB group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Robert Tan and IGb-Real Estate Investment Trust chief executive officer Antony Patrick Barragry.

-nst online.

Resumption of Flights Between Tashkent and Kuala Lumpur!

 

Starting from November 2022, Uzbekistan Airways JSC resumes regular flights between the Republic of Uzbekistan and Malaysia, previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MAHB and Tourism Malaysia held a Welcoming Ceremony for Uzbekistan Airways ‘Reinstate Flight’ From Tashkent to Kuala Lumpur was held on 2 November 2022 upon the arrival of the first flight.

The 176 passengers aboard were welcomed by YBhg. Dato’ Hj Zainuddin B. Abdul Wahab, Director General Tourism Malaysia, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Ammar Abd. Ghapar, Senior Deputy Director of IP AERO, Tourism Malaysia, and Mr. Mohamed Sallauddin Mohamed Shah, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development, MAHB. 

Flights HY553 TAS-KUL and HY554 KUL-TAS will operate on a regular basis on 2/3 and 5/6 days of the week, according to the following schedules:

2/3 days of the week

• Departure from Tashkent at 23:55 (Tuesday)

• Arrival in Kuala Lumpur at 10:30 (Wednesday)

• Departure from Kuala Lumpur at 12:00 (Wednesday)

• Arrival in Tashkent at 17:00 (Wednesday)

5/6 days of the week

• Departure from Tashkent at 23:00 (Friday)

• Arrival in Kuala Lumpur at 09:30 (Saturday)

• Departure from Kuala Lumpur at 11:00 am (Saturday)

• Arrival in Tashkent at 16:00 (Saturday)

-Tourism Malaysia.

Air Mauritius Resume Its Direct Flight To Kuala Lumpur

 

Sepang, 1 November 2022 –Tourism Malaysia welcomed passengers aboard from the national carrier airline of Mauritius – Air Mauritius flight upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Port Louis.

The passenger personally welcomed by YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Ong Hong Peng, Chairman of Tourism Malaysia and presented with Malaysia’s cultural performance. Among the passengers from the flight was a delegation of 10 people consisting of top management of leading travel agents from Mauritius. The delegation then continues with familiarisation tours hosted by Tourism Malaysia to various tourist destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands and Selangor.

Air Mauritius flight completed its resumption of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur since it last served this route in March 2019. This service flies directly twice a week between Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport via MK646.

The non-stop flight departs Mauritius every Monday and Thursday at 11.00 pm and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 10.10 am the following day. The flight is equipped with a seating capacity of 288 seats, with 28 seats in Business Class and 260 seats in Economy, and will operate the route using an Airbus A330-900Neo aircraft.

Tan Sri Dr. Ong Hong Peng, said, “I am encouraged by the return of this direct route, which demonstrates Air Mauritius’ confidence in Malaysia’s tourism industry. Connectivity is the heart of tourism, and I am sure the resumption service will help increase tourist arrivals and receipts between our two nations”.

Mr Laurent Recoura, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Mauritius said, “We are excited to resume our operations to Kuala Lumpur after two years. Air Mauritius has been offering scheduled flights to Kuala Lumpur (KLIA), since May 1988. Mauritius is an upcoming destination for Malaysians while Kuala Lumpur features among the topmost favourite get-away destinations for Mauritians. Air Mauritius is in the process of reactivating its collaboration with Malaysia Airlines and we hope to offer our passengers connections to a number of destinations in Asia and Australia via the important hub of Kuala Lumpur in the near future”.

According to Malaysia Airports Managing Director, Dato’ Iskandar Mizal Mahmood, “Air Mauritius is one of our long-standing partner airlines, first flying into Malaysia in May 1988. Kuala Lumpur has remained a favourite destination and also serves as an important transit hub for those continuing their journey into the region. We welcome the resumption of their weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur after a short hiatus due to the pandemic. There are now 48 foreign airlines currently operating at our network of airports and we are looking forward to more airlines resuming operations in Malaysia.”

-Tourism Malaysia.

Discovering Malaysia Through The Lens Of GOPRO

 

Sabah, 1 November 2022 – GoPro, the trailblazing global leader in action cameras, has once again teamed up with Tourism Malaysia for yet another exemplary initiative to promote Malaysia’s “land beneath the wind” – Sabah, to the world. The recently concluded GoPro APAC Camp saw the two entities working together to celebrate the launch of the all-new GoPro HERO11 Black with the best content creators across the GoPro community in Asia Pacific.

Held in collaboration with the Sabah Tourism Board as its Destination Partner, the 6-Day/5-Night GoPro APAC Camp was attended by 19 GoPro creators from all across the Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore. These content creators were also among the first in the world to fully utilise and showcase the HERO11 Black’s capabilities to a global audience.

“Through the APAC camp, GoPro sought to inspire these creators to come up with a myriad of fascinating and extraordinary content while promoting Malaysia through the lens of their GoPro. In this regard, we are truly grateful to Tourism Malaysia and the Sabah Tourism Board for embarking on this wonderful and synergetic journey with us. We are certain that this partnership will inspire GoPro consumers all over the world to rediscover what makes Malaysia Truly Asia,” said Rick Loughery, Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at GoPro.

Throughout the duration of the GoPro APAC Camp, the 19 creators got to see and experience some of Sabah’s “hidden gems”, with a focus on ecotourism, gastronomy, marine life, art and culture. Among others, these included visiting Mantanani Island, teeming with the most abundant and diverse marine life; living like the locals at a homestay; experiencing the lifestyles and culture of Sabah’s ethnic groups at the Mari-Mari Cultural Village; and exploring the best scenic vistas in Kota Belud and Ranau.

“The attractions highlighted during this initiative are in line with Tourism Malaysia’s new focus on promoting Malaysia as the most recognisable top-of-mind ecotourism destination of the world. Known for unmatched hospitality, unique gastronomy and intertwined cultures, Malaysia is also the perfect place for wanderlusts seeking adventure while discovering some of the most unique gifts of Mother Nature, which the GoPro content creators have clearly shown,” said Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia.

“I believe this collaboration will contribute towards the achievement of Malaysia’s target of 9.2 million international tourist arrivals in 2022, and 15 million arrivals in 2023. Countries within the Asia Pacific have been and will remain in Malaysia’s Top 20 for international arrivals,” he added.

As the line of a popular Sudirman song goes, “to know Malaysia is to love Malaysia”. And now, with this new collaboration, GoPro and Tourism Malaysia have once again renewed ties, in an evolving engagement to showcase Malaysia’s charm, through the lens of GoPro, that the world may truly know and fall in love with this place we call home.

The GoPro APAC Camp has undeniably allowed participants to create some remarkable content, which will feature on their respective social media channels, reaching out to their followers around the world. Meanwhile, the content will also be shared across GoPro’s social media accounts across the Asia Pacific region as well as Tourism Malaysia’s social media account.

GoPro has recently announced three versions of its all-new HERO11 Black camera and starting from 18 November 2022, users around the globe can get their hands on the new HERO11 Black Mini. All three cameras feature a new, larger sensor that delivers the highest resolution, highest 10-bit color depth, highest level of video stabilization and widest field of view ever featured natively in a HERO camera. The HERO11 Black cameras are available at select retailers around Malaysia – so get yours now!

-Tourism Malaysia.