![Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701866735_TBVisa.jpg)
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 Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
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 Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699249489_MasyarakatTionghua.jpg)
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
![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
![MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong MOTAC targeting five million tourist arrivals from China this year - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674380955_TiongKingSing.jpg)
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
![Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672662625_TBCHOW.jpg)
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 Penang inks MOU with Indonesia's Citilink Airlines to boost medical tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672669318_ChowKonYeow.jpg)
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 Landslides, flooding can dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671518918_TiongKingSing.jpg)
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
![Tourism Malaysia expects higher tourist arrivals under new govt Tourism Malaysia expects higher tourist arrivals under new govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669452406_TorismMalaysia.jpg)
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
![Thailand approves visa extension to boost high season tourist arrivals Thailand approves visa extension to boost high season tourist arrivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625745516_bangkokthailandc.jpg)
Thailand approves visa extension to boost high season tourist arrivals
Travellers from 64 countries and territories on the visa exemption list including Malaysia will get to stay in Thailand up to 45 days.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654337633_NancyShukri.jpg)
Business events to help Malaysia achieve 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year
The business events industry will help Malaysia achieve its new target of attracting 9.2 million tourist arrivals with RM26.8 billion in tourism receipts this year.
Thu Sep 01 2022
![Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660891312_THAILAND.jpg)
Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt
The arrivals, mainly from Malaysia, India and Singapore, generated revenues of 176 billion baht ($4.93 billion), a spokesperson said.
Fri Aug 19 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
![MOTAC targets RM11.1 billion in tourism receipts through TRF 2.0 - Nancy MOTAC targets RM11.1 billion in tourism receipts through TRF 2.0 - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653569515_NancyShukri.jpg)
MOTAC targets RM11.1 billion in tourism receipts through TRF 2.0 - Nancy
The government aims to generate an income of RM11.1 billion for the tourism industry with a total of 4.5 million tourist arrivals this year.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Malaysian tourism sees rebound, arrivals expected to hit 5 million by year-end Malaysian tourism sees rebound, arrivals expected to hit 5 million by year-end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654780388_TBklia.jpg)
Malaysian tourism sees rebound, arrivals expected to hit 5 million by year-end
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia is expected to hit 5 million by the end of this year.
Thu Jun 09 2022