![MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702446981_TBLangkawijpg.jpg)
MY TouristPay application facilitates quick and secure payments for foreign tourists
The application also acts as a boost for SMEs especially in rural areas, by facilitating a faster and secure payment method for tourists.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Three-vehicle pile-up causes 7km crawl Three-vehicle pile-up causes 7km crawl](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694872282_PolisLogoPolisP.jpg)
Three-vehicle pile-up causes 7km crawl
Police said two lorries laden with butter and frozen products collided with a Toyota Alphard carrying four foreign tourists.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696412250_Firefighters.jpg)
Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people
The electric bus, carrying foreign tourists returning from a day trip to Venice, crashed through the guardrail and off an overpass.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684477527_MACC.jpg)
Alleged corruption at KLIA: MACC records statements from three individuals, including VIP
According to a source, the MACC had identified an individual suspected of being the middleman in 'solving' the case involving a foreign tourist who allegedly failed to comply with entry requirements.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681887385_KashmirPakistan.jpg)
India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists
Kashmir tourism officials said 2022 had about only 20,000 foreign visitors, mostly from Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Tue May 23 2023
![China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020 China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
Areas in China that required no visas prior to the pandemic will revert to visa-free entry, the foreign ministry said
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677576221_ISMAILSABRIYAAKOB.jpg)
Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the implementation of the tax can potentially discourage foreign tourists who prefer to shop from coming to the country.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Indian concerts in Malaysia a boost for foreign tourist arrivals Indian concerts in Malaysia a boost for foreign tourist arrivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676694571_TBsantoshnarayanan.jpg)
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
![Thailand to collect fee from foreign tourist from June 1 Thailand to collect fee from foreign tourist from June 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635845162_AirportinBangkok.jpg)
Thailand to collect fee from foreign tourist from June 1
The Thai cabinet has decided to collect a fee between 150 (RM19.25) and 300 baht (RM38.45) per foreign tourist tentatively starting June 1.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675508394_TBGEORGETOWNHINDU.jpg)
Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
After two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![No change in SOP on foreign tourists arriving in Malaysia - Saifuddin Nasution No change in SOP on foreign tourists arriving in Malaysia - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673191420_SaifuddinNasution.jpg)
No change in SOP on foreign tourists arriving in Malaysia - Saifuddin Nasution
The SOP for the entry of foreign tourists at all international entry points remains as of now, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![China plans easier border entry rules for some foreign tourists China plans easier border entry rules for some foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/41579846909_coronachina.jpg)
China plans easier border entry rules for some foreign tourists
Travel groups organised by tour agencies in border areas in China can choose their port of entry and exit "flexibly", the Ministry said.
Tue Sep 20 2022
![MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51659003879_TBNANCYSHUKRI.jpg)
MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hopes the Home Ministry (KDN) will consider granting double entry visas to foreign tourists to further boost the Malaysian tourism sector.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![MOTAC to revise target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia MOTAC to revise target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657804189_TBNANCYSHUKRI.jpg)
MOTAC to revise target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia
MOTAC will revise its target of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia this year, which is most likely to surpass the initial target of 4.5 million.
Thu Jul 14 2022
![Charge hotel room rate in US dollar to reduce price competition Charge hotel room rate in US dollar to reduce price competition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651663521_hotelroom.jpg)
Charge hotel room rate in US dollar to reduce price competition
Ganesh said the proposal would also indirectly enhance the country's hotel industry in the eyes of foreign tourists.
Wed Jul 13 2022