![Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716542946_tbWorkersbarrier.jpg)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703472832_MalaysiaChina.jpg)
China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers
China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718356002_TBIndia.jpg)
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717128800_Beijing.jpg)
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists
China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
Fri May 31 2024
![Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717043106_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists
The decision is expected to be announced during the official visit of China's top leaders to Malaysia next month, said Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Thu May 30 2024
![Thai buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but must obtain permits - Loke Thai buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but must obtain permits - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715583364_tbAnthonyLoke.jpg)
Thai buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but must obtain permits - Loke
Tour bus operators must furnish complete information, including details of tour package, number of passengers and location of accommodation.
Mon May 13 2024
![Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712114910_TBearthquakejpg.jpg)
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
The earthquake topple a three-story building, temporarily trapping four people inside and also stranding about 400 tourists on mountainside.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Indian police detain three accused of raping Brazilian-Spanish tourist Indian police detain three accused of raping Brazilian-Spanish tourist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706434323_raped.jpg)
Indian police detain three accused of raping Brazilian-Spanish tourist
According to the police, the two people told authorities "their modesty had been outraged", in an incident involving seven men.
Mon Mar 04 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
![Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back](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)
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706587377_TBprotestjpg.jpg)
Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists
Locals protest over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705404141_TBTOURISTSTRANDED.jpg)
About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches
Road access to Hemu village, where the tourists were trapped, has been cut off by avalanches for several days now.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704437425_AnthonyLoke.jpg)
Aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 - Loke
This is due to the government's steps, especially in relaxing visa requirements for Chinese and Indian tourists, said Anthony Loke.
Fri Jan 05 2024
!['Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem 'Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702446360_babyJesus.jpg)
'Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town.
Sat Dec 23 2023
![Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620781886_OsakaJapan.jpg)
Japan visitors narrowly miss pre-COVID total in Nov
Japan aims to boost the number of tourists to above the 2019-level of 31.88 million people by 2025 and to 60 million by 2030.
Wed Dec 20 2023