Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
The current Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 19 days, with the debate on the Royal Address by MPs from Feb 27 to March 7.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year
Last year, Malaysia welcomed over 3.1 million Indonesian tourists, highlighting the vibrant cultural exchange and friendship shared between the two nations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
By boat or by plane? If you’re seeking asylum in Australia, the outcome is similarly bleak
Anyone who's not an Australian citizen is required to have authorisation in the form of a visa to enter and remain in the country.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Italy's Lampedusa island hit with record migrant arrivals
According to interior ministry data, about 118,500 boat migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year.
Thu Sep 14 2023
UK tells small-boat migrants: We will detain and deport you
Small-boat arrivals will be barred from claiming asylum.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Indian concerts in Malaysia a boost for foreign tourist arrivals
Indian concerts held in Malaysia recently had been a boost for foreign tourist arrivals into the country.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Boat carrying 69 Rohingya lands in Indonesia's Aceh
UNHCR said this the latest in a wave of arrivals as hundreds flee desperate conditions in Bangladeshi refugee camps.
Fri Feb 17 2023
MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong
MOTAC is targeting the arrival of five million tourists from China this year compared to 3.1 million in 2019, says Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Sun Jan 22 2023
New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test
A public health risk assessment had concluded visitors from China would not contribute significantly to the number of cases in New Zealand.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals
The Penang government will implement protocols set by the MOH regarding the entry of tourists from China to the state, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism
P.MED has inked a MoU with Citilink Airlines operator PT Citilink Indonesia to bolster medical tourist arrivals from Indonesia to the state.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Landslides, flooding can dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong
The current wave of floods and the landslide incident in the country has the potential to dampen tourism numbers, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Sarawak eyes 3 million visitor arrivals in 2023
Sarawak aims to attract three million arrivals and RM7.25 billion in tourism receipts in 2023.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Tourism Malaysia expects higher tourist arrivals under new govt
Tourism Malaysia is expecting a surge in tourist arrivals, especially from ASEAN and European countries, under the leadership of the new government.
Sat Nov 26 2022