Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 (Part 1) — What Do Tourists Want?
As we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country is setting its sights on attracting some 36 million tourists. But what do global tourists today really want and expect, and is Malaysia delivering on those expectations? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Bowerman, Director of the travel consulting and research firm, Check-in Asia, and Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![Kod QR sempadan Malaysia-Singapura capai objektif kurangkan tempoh waktu menunggu Kod QR sempadan Malaysia-Singapura capai objektif kurangkan tempoh waktu menunggu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721905296_JBSentral.jpg)
Kod QR sempadan Malaysia-Singapura capai objektif kurangkan tempoh waktu menunggu
Waktu menunggu bagi pemeriksaan 30 penumpang bas pada waktu puncak didapati telah dipendekkan kepada 15 minit berbanding 120 minit di BSI dan 90 minit di KSAB.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721386030_globalcyberoutages.jpg)
CrowdStrike says bug in quality control process led to botched update
Crowdstrike cites a failure in internal quality control, allowing problematic data to bypass the company's safety checks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Singapore's Changi Airport turns to manual check-in for some airlines after IT outage Singapore's Changi Airport turns to manual check-in for some airlines after IT outage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597453998_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Singapore's Changi Airport turns to manual check-in for some airlines after IT outage
Changi Airport said ground staff are providing assistance to passengers, especially those with impending departure.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![AirAsia's core reservation, check-in system affected by global IT issue AirAsia's core reservation, check-in system affected by global IT issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720587093_MasyarakatTionghua.jpg)
AirAsia's core reservation, check-in system affected by global IT issue
MAHB said its network of airports in Malaysia remains unaffected by the global Microsoft outage.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Malaysia Aviation Group confirms Malaysia Airlines, Firefly flight schedules on July 19 unaffected Malaysia Aviation Group confirms Malaysia Airlines, Firefly flight schedules on July 19 unaffected](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688638754_KLIASepang.jpg)
Malaysia Aviation Group confirms Malaysia Airlines, Firefly flight schedules on July 19 unaffected
However, MAG said this issue had impacted Firefly's booking and online check-in systems.
Fri Jul 19 2024
![Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721272734_ThomasCrooks.jpg)
Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries
By the time two police officers walked over to check out Thomas Crooks, he was on the roof, belly crawling.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Biden says he will exit presidential race if doctors reveal health issues Biden says he will exit presidential race if doctors reveal health issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721019915_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden says he will exit presidential race if doctors reveal health issues
US President Joe Biden previously said his health condition did not require additional checks, but he was ready if doctors request such.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721185071_grandhyatt.jpg)
Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe
The group checked into different rooms but their bodies were found in one room, which did not show any signs of struggle.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721021538_TBSHAMSUL.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Bill
Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency will take over the functions of relevant agencies at the country's entry points.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM 94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716367172_Beras.jpg)
94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM
KPKM said that checks found the rice being sold was believed to have been sourced from unauthorised suppliers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718365522_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears
When the games open in late July, these systems will scan the crowds, check for abandoned packages, detect weapons, and more.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![Mount Ruang eruption: Malaysia Airlines, Airasia flights to Sabah, Sarawak cancelled Mount Ruang eruption: Malaysia Airlines, Airasia flights to Sabah, Sarawak cancelled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81698913697_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Mount Ruang eruption: Malaysia Airlines, Airasia flights to Sabah, Sarawak cancelled
Malaysia Airlines will cancel several impacted flights and advised passengers to check their latest flight status and travel advisory.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![TikTok akan halang akaun kerap langgar terma daripada saranan For You TikTok akan halang akaun kerap langgar terma daripada saranan For You](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713413636_tiktokjpg.jpg)
TikTok akan halang akaun kerap langgar terma daripada saranan For You
Sistem halangan kandungan ini akan berkuat kuasa 17 Mei depan.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713338955_Rafahjpg.jpg)
UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
A senior UN aid official said aid deliveries within Gaza were facing significant checkpoint delays.
Wed Apr 17 2024