Malaysia Mega Sale 20224 ( 15 June ~ 31 July 2024 )

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June 2024 – Malaysia Mega Sale is back! Tourism Malaysia has announced the launch of the Malaysia Mega Sale 2024, as one of the major initiative aimed at creating high-impact tourism promotional activities with Mastercard as a key partner. This initiative not only promotes Malaysia as a premier shopping destination but aims to revitalise the national economy which includes the accommodation, gastronomy, and tourism sectors.

The Malaysia Mega Sale 2024 will kick-off from 15 June to 31 July 2024, involving leading retailers and shopping malls across Malaysia, offering discounts of up to 85%. This programme is designed to attract both domestic and international tourists, creating an added value while travelling in Malaysia.

This campaign is fully supported by shopping mall operators, hotel associations, travel agencies, airlines, KTMB, and local tourism industry players. It is to ensure that tourists enjoy a comprehensive and valuable shopping experience while in Malaysia, in line with the national sales campaign slogan "MY Priceless Experience". This initiative is expected to have a significant impact of RM102.7 billion in tourism revenue for 2024.

The campaign launch event was officiated by YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, and was attended by Mr Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.

YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing announced that for 2024, the national sales campaign will be held twice: Malaysia Mega Sale (15 June to 31 July) and Year-End Sale (15 November to 31 December). Meanwhile, for 2025 and 2026, the national sales campaign will be held three times a year on the following dates:

Malaysia Super Sale: 1 to 31 March
Malaysia Mega Sale: 15 June to 31 July
Year-End Sale: 15 November to 31 December.

Further information about the event and discount offers can be obtained by scanning the provided QR code or by visiting the Tourism Malaysia website at www.malaysia.travel.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Steps Up Its Promotional Efforts In Taiwan To Dominate Market Interest

 

TAIPEI, 31 May 2024 – Tourism Malaysia is continuing its marketing activities in Taiwan by participating in the Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE) to gain a quick win in terms of market share by positioning its destination as a leisure paradise escape with unique offerings for the Taiwanese through a four-day travel expo that takes place from 31st May until 4 th June 2024, at the Taipei World Trade Centre. 

During the expo, Malaysia will unveil new special interest packages that will captivate the Taiwanese and stimulate demand from this market, solidly positioning it as one of the preferred tourism destinations. Six (6) specially curated packages shall be introduced during the expo, namely Sarawak Delta Geopark & Gawai Packages, Dive into the Unimaginable Packages, Houseboat Packages, Unimaginable Golf Packages, Coffee Experience, and Malaysia Birdwatching Paradise. All packages will be featured to pique the Taiwanese's interest in Malaysian wonders.

Under the wing of Malaysia's booth will be a quartet of industry partners, namely Richmond Travel & Tours, Lion Travel Service Co., and Come Best Tour Ltd., alongside Malaysia’s low-cost carrier; Air Asia, that will promote and sell packages to Malaysia. To entice visitors, Malaysia will also showcase distinctive cultural performances by “Selendang Perak", a group of creative cultural arts in dance and music of various cultures and genres representing Malaysian society and culture.

To maximise the impact of this promotional effort, Tourism Malaysia will also engage with local universities, right after TTE, to share its wealth of cultural offerings with the public, particularly Taiwanese students, as part of experiential learning and cultural exchange opportunities. To top it all off, a special consumer event called Malaysia Truly Asia Travel Carnival, which will highlight many aspects of Malaysia's uniqueness, will be held at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park from 7 th to 9th June 2024, where visitors will be able to sample Malaysian cuisine, participate in cultural events, and grab special discounts on tourism packages to Malaysia.

 he Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, stated, "Taiwan has been Malaysia's important source market, and Malaysia received a total of 283,380 tourists from Taiwan last year alone. This market has been identified as one of the potential source markets for Malaysia due to its outstanding performance in 2023, where it showed a remarkable growth of 488% compared to 2022. Robust promotional initiatives would be an excellent way for Malaysia to attract more tourists from Taiwan. All these efforts will make a significant contribution towards the success of Visit Malaysia 2026”.

Malaysia is targeting to woo 27.3 million international tourist arrivals with a contribution of RM102.7 billion (USD22.82 billion) in tourism receipts in 2024. Currently, there are 73 direct flights from Taiwan to Malaysia, and Tourism Malaysia is expecting exponential growth from the Taiwan market, including the North Asian region.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Pameran Cuti-cuti Malaysia Madani Penjawat Awam 2024 @ Alamanda Shopping Centre, Putrajaya ( 7 ~ 9 Jun 2024 ) + Senarai Pempamer

 

Pameran Cuti-cuti Malaysia Madani Pejawat Awam 2024 dianjurkan oleh Tourism Malaysia seperti maklumat ini.

Tarikh : 7 hingga 9 Jun 2024

Masa : 10.00 pagi hingga 10.00 malam

Lokasi : Alamanda Shopping Centre, Putrajaya

Pelbagai aktiviti pelancongan domestik yang menarik ditawarkan kepada pengunjung di pameran ini.

Jualan pakej & produk pelancongan

Diskaun sehingga 30%

Persembahan kebudayaan

Kuiz pelancongan

Demonstrasi kraf

Meneroka dunia pelancongan melalui Realiti Maya

Senarai pempamer-pempamer adalah seperti berikut:-

Amari Johor Bahru Hotel

Batik Air

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort

By The Blanket

D’Bilut Agrofarm & Retreat

Danz Travel & Adventure

Farm In The City

Flywind Holidays

GL Play by Gamudaland

Glamping Park

Homestay Lonek

Hotel Seri Malaysia

Jupeter Holidays Langkawi

Kembara Resort

Keretapi Tanah Melayu

KL Hop-On Hop-Off

Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Nilai Spring Resort

Pulse Group

Splash Out Langkawi

SuperPark Malaysia

The Everly Putrajaya

Unic Astana Holidays

Wetlands Studios Putrajaya

Zamar Travel & Tours

Kraf

Karyaneka

Sekocinorlie

Masuk adalah percuma! Semua dijemput hadir!

Jom kunjungi Pameran Cuti-cuti Malaysia Madani Pejawat Awam 2024!

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism forum ideal to promote state

 

THE ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which will be held in Johor Baru in January next year, is a great platform for the state government to promote Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY2026).

Established in 1981, ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote ASEAN as one tourism destination.

Malaysian Association of Travel and Tour Agents (MATTA) Johor chairman Kathryn Lee said the association would work together with the relevant parties to attract more tourists to Johor.

“We have less than two years to start planning and to ensure the success of VJY2026,” she said.

Lee said she hoped Johor MATTA could meet with Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who is now in charge of the tourism portfolio, and Tourism Johor to discuss VJY2026 matters.

“We have submitted our proposal to the state government on ways to further develop, strengthen and position the state’s tourism sector.”

Lee said the suggestions include having more international direct flights to Senai International Airport, especially from countries in the region.

“China is a big market. We can attract more tourists from the country if we have direct flights from other Chinese cities besides Guangzhou, to Johor Baru.”

Lee said Chinese tourists from cities other than Guangzhou who were planning to visit Johor, have to fly to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport or Singapore’s Changi Airport.

“Tourism involves inbound and outbound tourists. Johor needs to attract more inbound visitors especially from countries in the region.”

Lee said the Johor Baru-Haikou direct charter flights that started on April 24, were popular with Malaysians flying from the state to Haikou in Hainan, China. She said the focus should be on agro-tourism and shopping.

“Chinese tourists love durians and ours are the best in the world.

“Johor, as the country’s main producer of the fruits, is in a good position to attract them.”

Next year’s ATF is set for Jan 19 to 25.

-thestar online.

Perhentian’s first seaplane by Oriental Sky

 

KUALA BESUT: Pulau Perhentian has hit another milestone by having the first seaplane to bring tourists to the scenic island located off Kuala Besut.

The seaplane facility was offered by the newly-launched Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa developed by Ikhasas Group.

The launch of the new seaplane took place at the resort and it was graced by Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

Ikhasas Group managing director Tan Chee Kian said it was the first private seaplane ferrying tourists to Pulau Perhentian. Tan said there were suggestions to clear more land in Pulau Perhentian to build a physical runway for planes to land but he rejected the idea.

“Let the seaplane bring tourists to the island, so that the trees and marine life here are well-preserved,” Tan said when met at the resort on Thursday. “Tourists from Singapore or Thailand who want to either take off from Subang or Penang airport can use the seaplane to come here,” he added.

The new private seaplane, which is a Cessna Caravan 208Ex Amphibian, is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It was purchased by Oriental Sky Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ikhasas Group.

Tan also said the seaplane initiative was endorsed by the government and in future, a mini Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex may be built here.

“Tourists from Singapore, Thailand and other countries can have their passports stamped here. “This is a good move to help shorten the time for us to be an international model,” said Tan, adding that the plane can be booked online.

Meanwhile, 40-year-old Mohd Huzaimi Ismail said he became the pilot of the seaplane after receiving training in the United States. According to Mohd Huzaimi, the seaplane can fly up to six hours.

Among those present during the launch were Ikhasas executive director Tan Sri Nelson Tan Jyh Yaong, Fajar Baru group executive chairman Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, Chee Kian’s wife Chan Shiu Shyan and prominent businessman Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof Syed Nasir.

-thestar online.

Pameran Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Penjawat Awam 2024 @ Alamanda Shopping Centre, Putrajaya ( 7 ~ 9 Jun 2024 )

 

Kunjungi Pameran Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Penjawat Awam 2024 yang akan diadakan pada 7-9 Jun 2024 di Alamanda Shopping Centre, Putrajaya dari 10.00 pagi hingga 10.00 malam.

Terdapat pakej-pakej pelancongan domestik yang menarik ditawarkan serta persembahan kebudayaan, kuiz pelancongan dan demonstrasi kraftangan!

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines Strengthens Role as Main Sponsor of Football Association of Malaysia

 

KLIA, 30 May 2024 – Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is pleased to announce the enhancement of its partnership with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the national team, Harimau Malaya as the main sponsor for the next three years until December 2026.

This strategic move aligns with MAB’s commitment to nation building and sports excellence, with the aim to elevate local sports to the global stage. The partnership unites two national icons, Malaysia Airlines and FAM, with the shared goal of leveraging their expertise and capabilities to enhance the growth of the sports industry.

As the Official Main Partner and Official Airline Partner for the National Teams and FAM, Malaysia Airlines is dedicated to enhancing brand visibility, fostering customer loyalty through partnership activations, and supporting national sports. Additionally, Malaysia Airlines will provide ongoing support for grassroots football development, promoting local talent on the international stage, and nurturing national pride.

Both parties recently inked the partnership extension at a closed-door event in KLIA, cementing another term of close collaboration. Signing on behalf of MAB was the Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines, Dersenish Aresandiran, witnessed by Chief Executive Officer of Airlines, Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi; and from FAM was General Secretary, Datuk Noor Azman Hj Rahman, witnessed by President, Datuk Haji Hamidin Haji Mohd Amin.

Speaking at the event, Ahmad Luqman said, “As the national flag carrier, we take pride in maintaining our services to the national football squad and providing continuous support to FAM through our ongoing sponsorship, now in its sixth consecutive year. We are excited to extend this cooperation for another three years, as part of our strategic vision to elevate Malaysian sports to new heights. The airline is dedicated to elevating Malaysian football to the global platform, showcasing the nation's sporting talents while flying the flag high.”

Datuk Haji Hamidin expressed his gratitude to MAB for the support provided since 2019. “The collaboration between FAM and MAB not only reflects loyalty but also demonstrates MAB's dedication and commitment to the national football arena. It also delivers an important message to supporters of the national squad that FAM can not only provide added value to its sponsors but also have a positive impact on the national economic sector. I believe that with MAB as the main sponsor of FAM and the national football squad, we will achieve various successes together. Thank you again, MAB, and hopefully, this collaboration will drive both organisations towards excellence.”

-Malaysia Airlines.

GMTI 2024: Malaysia kekal ungguli senarai Destinasi Mesra Muslim Terbaik

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia kekal mengungguli senarai 'Destinasi Mesra Muslim Terbaik' dalam Indeks Pelancongan Muslim Global (GMTI) 2024.

Lebih membanggakan, pada Halal in Travel Awards yang berlangsung di Singapura, hari ini, Malaysia turut dinobatkan sebagai 'Destinasi Mesra Muslim Terbaik' Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC) untuk tahun kedua berturut-turut.

Ketua Pengarah Pusat Pelancongan Islam (ITC), Nizran Noordin, berkata negara ini telah menduduki tangga teratas sejak GMTI diperkenalkan pada 2015.

Beliau berkata, Malaysia akan terus memperjuangkan pelancongan serta hospitaliti mesra Muslim (MFTH) pada skala tempatan dan global.

"Pengiktirafan ini adalah bukti dedikasi pengamal industri dan pihak berkepentingan dalam memperjuangkan sektor MFTH.

"Ia menggariskan komitmen Malaysia yang tidak berbelah bahagi terhadap MFTH dengan disokong oleh penyelidikan, latihan serta pembangunan piawaian ITC dalam sektor ini," katanya dalam satu kenyataan, hari ini.

Mengulas lanjut, beliau berkata, pasaran Muslim global memberi peluang yang luas, dengan populasi lebih 1.9 bilion individu.

"Angka prapandemik yang dilaporkan Mastercard dan CrescentRating mempamerkan pertumbuhan ketara dalam pasaran pelancongan Muslim, iaitu daripada 108 juta pada 2013 kepada 160 juta pada 2019.

"Dengan pembukaan semula sempadan di seluruh dunia, GMTI menjangka terdapat seramai 230 juta pengembara Muslim menjelang 2028," katanya.

Nizran berkata, populariti Malaysia dalam kalangan pelancong Muslim antara lain didorong kebolehcapaian kepada makanan halal, kemudahan serta perkhidmatan berkaitan agama, pantai indah, budaya yang pelbagai, dan pengalaman membeli-belah yang luar biasa.

"Ia juga menawarkan pelbagai pakej pelancongan mesra Muslim, selain membolehkan pelancong merasai kekayaan sejarah negara, seni bina masjid, warisan, gastronomi, alam semula jadi, serta seni dan budaya.

"Sebagai negara majoriti Islam, Malaysia memanfaatkan infrastruktur sedia ada, termasuk surau, pilihan makanan halal dan tandas mesra air.

"Melalui ITC, Malaysia sentiasa berusaha menambah baik pengalaman pengembara Islam dalam menunaikan kewajipan agama ketika dalam perjalanan," katanya.

Beliau turut memaklumkan bahawa ITC menyediakan latihan dan pembinaan kapasiti, penyelidikan, serta pembangunan piawaian dan pensijilan.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia & Partners Participate In ITB CHINA 2024

 

SHANGHAI, 27 MAY 2024 – As part of continuous promotional efforts to promote Malaysia as a preferable tourist destination to the tourism industry players in China, Tourism Malaysia’s booth has launched at the ITB China 2024 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, taking place from 27 to 29 May 2024.

The Malaysian delegation is headed by the Honorable Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia together with Mr. Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. The 4th edition of ITB China 2024 is joined by important tourism partners from Penang Global Tourism, and other states which are Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak, totalling to 37 organisations which comprises 15 hotels and resorts, eight (8) tour operators, five (5) state tourism agencies, two (2) tourism associations, two (2) product owners and one (1) airline.

Commenting on the participation, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing said, “Malaysia’s participation in ITB China for this year marks our commitment and sincerity to strengthen cooperation and deepen tourism and cultural exchanges through people-to-people exchanges, especially in the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.”

“China is one of Penang's most important markets and it has always been one of the top three arrival countries in Penang. It is crucial to keep the publicity momentum going to draw travellers to Penang, thus Penang Global Tourism has organised the ‘Experience Penang’ roadshow in Guangzhou and Shenzhen which resulted in the increase of flight frequency from China. We hope our presence in ITB China with Penang industry partners will showcase the versatility of Penang being a world-class destination,” said Mr Ooi Chok Yan, CEO of Penang Global Tourism.

Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) China is one of the largest tourism trade fairs in China and is at par with the major tourism tradeshow such as ITB Berlin and ITB Asia. ITB China which is held every year is attended by National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), travel agencies, hotel operators and tourism products owners, as well as other tourism industry players from China and around the world. More than 800 potential buyers consisting of the largest travel agencies in China have been listed for this edition. This is the fourth time Malaysia has participated since the tradeshow’s inception in 2017.

China remains one of the top market sources for Malaysia and contributed 1,474,114 arrivals to the country last year compared to 212,603 Chinese tourists in 2022. Malaysia is currently targeting to receive 27.3 million international tourist arrivals with RM102.7 billion in tourism receipts, with 5 million arrivals targeted to be from the Chinese market.

Through its overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Tourism Malaysia continues to intensify promotions alongside travel agents and airlines. With the resumption and announcement of new international routes from Malaysia-based airlines and Chinabased airlines such as Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Air, there are currently 368 flights per week between China and Malaysia.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Railway to See Malaysia x Visit Perak Year 2024 Fun Ride di Batu Gajah, Perak

 

Jom sertai RTSM x VPY 2024 Fun Ride yang akan diadakan pada 13 Julai 2024 (Sabtu) di West Village Silverlake, Batu Gajah, Perak.

Penyertaan adalah terhad kepada 60 penyertaan terawal sahaja dengan yuran pembayaran RM120 (Tiket tren, Medal & Sublimate Jersey).

Imbas kod QR yang tertera atau klik pautan https://shorturl.at/xF37F untuk pendaftaraan.

Hubungi kami di talian 03 2279 8711 / 8713 (Waktu Berkerja: 9.00pagi - 5.00petang) untuk pengesahan baki tempat duduk atau sebarang pertanyaan.

-KTM Berhad.

Double Promotion Of The 3rd Malaysia Food & Cultural Festival In Shanghai

 

SHANGHAI, 25 May 2024 – The Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Mr. Manoharan Periasamy launched the Malaysia Food and Culture Festival in Shanghai today which runs concurrently from 25 to 26 May 2024 at Pudong Shanghai Qiantan Taikoo Li, Wood Zone L1 and from 24 to 31 May 2024 at Shangri-La Qiantan Shanghai.

This festival is co-hosted by the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (Shanghai Office) together with the Malaysian Consulate General (Tourism Section) under the theme “Malay Heritage” which aims to immerse visitors in Malaysia’s rich history, culture and modern life.

The festival organised at Pudong Shanghai Qiantan Taikoo Li is expected to draw a big crowd over the weekend, especially with various cultural activities, food sampling, and travel packages on offer throughout the festival. The promotion will also showcase special traditional dances and performances of the different ethnic groups in Malaysia, specially choreographed by Istana Budaya (Palace of Culture).

The second promotion taking place at Shangri-La Qiantan Shanghai, on the other hand, showcases the speciality of Malaysia's unique and multi-faceted culinary delights to entice more Chinese travellers into choosing Malaysia as their preferred destination. Highlighting the culinary aspect, Tourism Malaysia together with Shangri La Qiantan, Shanghai will promote a spread of Malaysian cuisine buffet from 24 to 31 May 2024, featuring chefs from Shangri La Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

“Malaysia’s gastronomy is known to be a one-of-a-kind experience through its explosion of flavours and the cultural history that comes with every dish. Showcasing our local cuisine is one of the best ways to showcase our identity, at the same time luring potential tourists www.tourism.gov.my FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 58/2024 /2022 to visit Malaysia for the ultimate experience perfected with the local touch,” said Mr. Manoharan Periasamy.

Malaysia Airlines also lends its support towards the organising and promotion of this festival. Mr. Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said, “Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia are now the strategic partners in the international market. We look forward to participating in the Malaysia Food and Cultural Festival in China as the official airline partner and we are honoured to play our part in promoting tourism and strengthening our nations' connections. In conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of friendship between nations, we offer special fares for our guests from China to Kuala Lumpur and other attractive destinations in Malaysia.”

The promotion is part of Tourism Malaysia’s participation in the travel tradeshow ITB China in Shanghai and in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia. The two countries enjoy a strong bilateral relationship and presently, China and Malaysia have established close political, economic and socio-cultural relations.

Through its overseas offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Tourism Malaysia continues to intensify promotions alongside travel agents and airlines. With the resumption and announcement of new international routes from Malaysia-based and China-based airlines, there are currently 368 flights per week between China and Malaysia.

This year, Malaysia targets 16.1 million international tourist arrivals. China remains among the top countries contributing tourist arrivals to Malaysia. In 2023, Malaysia welcomed a total of 1,474,114 China tourists with RM8,827.75 billion in tourism receipts. Malaysia is currently targeting to receive 27.3 million international tourist arrivals with RM102.7 billion in tourism receipts, with 5 million arrivals targeted to be from the China market.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Nine Mardi Agro-technology parks generate RM22 million annually

 

Mardi director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani with the durians at the Langkawi Agro-technology Park Park during the opening of the Green-Tourism replanting programme. NSTP/HAMZAH OSMAN

LANGKAWI: Nine Agro-technology parks operated by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) have attracted over 600,000 visitors, generating an income of approximately RM22 million per year.

Mardi director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the Langkawi and Cameron Highland Agro-technology Parks each draw around 45,000 visitors monthly, the highest among the parks.

"Current trends indicate that both parks are gradually recovering post Covid-19, each generating about RM2 million annually, offering some relief to Mardi.

"The Tanjung Karang Agro-technology Park in Selangor, on the other hand, earns RM20,000 per month," he told a press conference after opening the Green-Tourism replanting programme at the Langkawi Agro-technology Park today.

Besides Langkawi, Cameron Highlands, and Tanjung Karang, six other locations also host similar parks, namely Kuala Kangsar and Bagan Datuk in Perak, Cherating (Pahang), Kuala Linggi (Melaka), Jeram Pasu (Kelantan), and Kluang (Johor).

Commenting on the programme, Zabawi said 450 saplings, including 200 durian trees, were planted at the Langkawi Agro-technology Park to replace aging trees.

"Our goal is for each Mardi station nationwide to plant at least 800 trees in support of the Malaysian Greening Programme's 100 Million Tree-Planting Campaign 2021-2025 initiated by the government," Zabawi said.

-nst online.

Perak SADC launches the country's first agrotourism portal

 

State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee (right) with Perak SADC chief executive officer Datuk Yahanis Yahya (left) during the launch of the portal yesterday. NSTP/L. Manimaran

IPOH: The Perak state government through the Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC) has launched a portal catering to the agritourism industry in Malaysia.

State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said the launch of the the first of its kind portal, ecodoor.my is a proactive step that has so far brought together more than 200 agritourism operators in promoting unique agritourism destinations in Perak.

He said the development of the ecodoor.my portal will enable visitors to purchase attractive agritourism packages, with a target of RM50,000 worth of sales of tourism packages until year end.

According to him, the state government hopes that the launch of the portal can increase the awareness of domestic and foreign tourists of the potential of agrotourism in Perak and help to achieve significant growth in the industry.

"The agrotourism portal is an important step in promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the state of Perak to the world, while maintaining and supporting the sustainable development of the local agricultural industry. 

"With this, Perak is expanding its appeal as an attractive and meaningful agrotourism destination for all types of tourists," he said in a press conference in conjunction with the launch of the portal at the Perak Tourism Office, yesterday. Also present was Perak SADC chief executive officer Datuk Yahanis Yahya.

Loh said the name of the portal was selected from a winning entry in a contest organised by Perak SADC over a period of three days starting May 22. The winner, Nurul Husna, won an agrotourism package.

Meanwhile, Yahanis said the portal, which provides a platform for agritourism operators to promote their products online, will allow them to reach more visitors and a wider market, especially foreign tourists.

Yahanis said that the portal can directly drive the economic growth of the agritourism sector as well as provide economic spillover benefits to the local community, especially after the encouraging response during the Perak Agrotourism Carnival 2024 organised by Perak SADC at Tasik Raban Resort, Lenggong recently .

"We welcome participation and support from all parties, including agritourism operators in an effort to create a successful agrotourism destination in Perak in line with the Visit Perak Year 2024.

"Perak SADC is committed to helping Tourism Perak in the development of agrotourism in line with the state government's desire to highlight the agrotourism industry as one of the main tourism products.

"This also empowers the Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan proposed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad through the flagship Food Security inititive under the Agrotourism Hub programme," he said.

In conjunction with the launch of the portal and the school holidays from May 25 to June 2,  a 50 per cent discount will be given to the first 50 people who purchase white water rafting, geopark adventure, and horseback ride activities in Selama, Gopeng and Ulu Piah here.

-nst online.

AXN Asia to showcase Malaysia highlights in mini-series

 

The Unfading Memoirs mini-series will explore Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak, pictured

Tourism Malaysia and AXN Asia, an English-language general entertainment channel owned by KC Global Media, have teamed up to present Unfading Memoirs, an exploration production showcasing Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry and breath-taking landscapes.

This pioneering collaboration between AXN Asia and Tourism Malaysia will premiere on AXN’s channel in July across Asia, featuring curated experiences from different travellers’ perspectives.

Inviting viewers to discover Malaysia’s culinary delights, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventures are travel-savvy hosts Justin Bratton and Selina Lo, alongside food and travel enthusiast Erwan Heussaff. The mini-series will feature an immersive exploration of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.

Through a series of user-generated content initiatives, viewers will also be empowered to share their own travel experiences, further enriching the narrative of the unique destinations while having the opportunity to win exclusive trips.

George Chien, co-founder, CEO, and president of KC Global Media, shared: “This collaboration perfectly aligns with our mission to inspire wanderlust and cultural exploration – exemplifying our dedication to producing meaningful and engaging content that resonates with viewers across the region. We are excited to embark on this journey with Tourism Malaysia and look forward to creating more impactful projects together in the future.”

“Malaysia is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, natural beauty, and captivating experiences – for which we’re eager to showcase Malaysia’s unique charm to a wider audience, inviting travellers from around the globe to discover the wonders of our country,” remarked the director general of Tourism Malaysia.

-TTG Asia.

PATA inks MoUs with Sarawak Tourism Board, EATOF

 

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed new partnerships with Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) – to build closer cooperation and jointly promote sustainable tourism and resilience efforts in Sarawak – as well as with East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) to establish an alliance for the activation of tourism in Asia-Pacific.

Both Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed during the PATA Annual Summit 2024 (PAS 2024) on May 16 in Macao, China.

To ensure the success of sustainable tourism initiatives in Sarawak, PATA and STB will work together to enhance tourism resilience and sustainable tourism practices, introduce carbon offset projects in Sarawak, engage in joint advocacy and policy development activities, jointly organise events, and collaborate on green hospitality, urban sustainability and biodiversity conservation initiatives.

The first activity outlined in the MoU between STB and PATA is the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) capacity building programme, which took place in Kuching on May 20 and 21. Tourism officials received training on core modules of the TDR Programme, which covered topics such as risk assessment and management, crisis communication, adaptive capacity improvement, and diversification strategies, among others.

Following this, on May 23 and 24, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector will join a workshop on financial and digital skills, aiming to empower them with greater financial literacy and leverage digitalisation to enhance competitiveness.

Following the TDR Programme, PATA and STB will engage in further activities including a new series of workshops focused on ecotourism and community-based tourism development, waste management and reduction, and the implementation of sustainability certifications and carbon neutrality activities.

EATOF, an international tourism association that strives to develop a tourism community across the East Asia region and provide a solid forum to come together in unity, will join forces with PATA to boost local tourism through various businesses, including mutual collaboration in tourism, youth engagement, big data analysis, and more.

The MoU outlines the target of fostering mutual participation in significant events hosted by each association (namely the EATOF General Assembly and the PATA Annual Summit), sharing exemplary sustainable practices, and facilitating collaborative initiatives spanning from educational endeavours to regional tourism programmes.

Formed in 2000, EATOF currently has 10 member provinces in 10 countries participating, with the EATOF Secretariat located in Gangwon State, South Korea.

-TTG Asia.

Festival Rakyat Perlis @ Dataran Lok 9, Kuala Perlis ( 24 Mei ~ 2 Jun 2024 )

 

-Tourism of Perlis.

Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan tahun ini di Putrajaya, Hari Malaysia di Sabah

 

PUTRAJAYA: Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan pada Ogos tahun ini akan berlangsung di Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, di sini, manakala sambutan Hari Malaysia sebulan kemudian pula ditetapkan di Sabah dengan lokasinya akan ditentukan kemudian.

Jurucakap Kerajaan Perpaduan merangkap Menteri Komunikasi, Fahmi Fadzil, berkata keputusan itu dibuat dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri, di sini hari ini.

"Mesyuarat hari ini memutuskan mengenai sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia. Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan akan diadakan di Putrajaya, sambutan Hari Malaysia akan diadakan di Sabah.

"Lokasi khusus sambutan Hari Malaysia akan diumumkan selepas mesyuarat pertama dipengerusikan bersama saya dan Datuk Christina Liew (Menteri Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar Sabah)," katanya pada sidang media selepas mesyuarat Kabinet.

Ini adalah kali keenam sambutan Hari Kebangsaan diadakan di Putrajaya dengan kali pertama ialah pada 2003. Sambutan tahun ini juga penganjuran kali kedua di bawah Kerajaan Perpaduan pimpinan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim selepas tahun lalu.

Sambutan Hari Malaysia pada 16 September tahun lalu diadakan di Stadium Perpaduan di Kuching, Sarawak dengan menggunakan tema sama dengan Hari Kebangsaan 2023 iaitu 'Malaysia MADANI: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan'.

-berita harian.

Tourism Malaysia hosted a MICE Outbound Agents Fam Trip from Turkiye

 

Tourism Malaysia in strategic collaboration with Emirates, hosted a MICE Outbound Agents Fam Trip from Turkiye, focusing on enhancing Malaysia's tourism promotion in the Turkish market, specifically in the MICE segment.

Six participants explored key destinations in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Penang. Mr. Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Senior Director of International Promotions (AERO) to welcome and engage with the participants.

-Tourism Malaysia.