Info Tourism

29/07/2025

TASHKENT, July 29 — A Malaysian tourism delegation comprising representatives from over 25 travel companies has completed a working visit to Uzbekistan, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. Read more at https://infotourism.my/malaysia-uzbekistan-deepen-tourism-ties-through-working-visit/

24/07/2025

GEORGE TOWN: Penang reinforced its reputation as a regional industrial powerhouse with the opening of four major co-located manufacturing expos at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre yesterday, drawing thousands of trade visitors, engineers and industry leaders from across Asia. Read more at https://infotourism.my/penang-sets-regional-benchmark-with-launch-of-emax-pmax-smax-and-asfax-2025/

22/07/2025

JOHOR BARU: With the Visit Johor 2026 campaign on the horizon, the state has ramped up efforts to enhance cleanliness and public hygiene, kicking off a statewide “scrub-up” that is turning heads. Read more at https://infotourism.my/statewide-cleanup-underway-as-johor-prepares-for-tourism-boom/

21/07/2025

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill Festival 2025 (PHF2025) came to a meaningful close yesterday evening with its signature event Music on the Hill – East Meets West, bringing the curtain down on a four-day celebration of heritage, culture and environmental appreciation atop one of Penang’s most iconic landmarks. Read more at https://infotourism.my/penang-hill-festival-2025-wraps-up-with-cultural-showcase-and-renewed-commitment-to-heritage/

Penang Hill

19/07/2025

KLANG - Selangor is intensifying its efforts to position itself as one of the region’s top medical tourism hubs, capitalising on its world-class healthcare infrastructure and growing international interest in health travel. Read more at https://infotourism.my/selangor-accelerates-efforts-to-become-leading-medical-tourism-destination/

18/07/2025

PORT KLANG: Selangor’s maritime tourism is preparing to enter a new era as China’s Piano Land cruise ship prepares to make Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) its home port by the end of this year—a move set to anchor international tourism growth for the state.Read more at http://infotourism.my/selangor-sets-sail-for-tourism-revival-with-piano-land-cruise-hub-at-port-klang/

Port Klang Authority

17/07/2025

MELAKA, July 17- The Melaka state government is set to roll out a smart tourism initiative called “Smart AI Tourism Melaka” by September this year, aimed at enhancing the digital tourism landscape, Bernama reported. Read more at

MELAKA, July 17- The Melaka state government is set to roll out a smart tourism initiative called “Smart AI Tourism Melaka” by September this year, aimed at enhancing the digital tourism landscape, Bernama reported.

17/07/2025

TOKYO: Japan welcomed a record 21.5 million visitors in the first half of the year, up 21 per cent from the first half of last year, despite a sharp drop in tourists from Hong Kong due to prevailing speculations of a strong earthquake. Read more at

TOKYO: Japan welcomed a record 21.5 million visitors in the first half of the year, up 21 per cent from the first half of last year, despite a sharp drop in tourists from Hong Kong due to prevailing speculations of a strong earthquake.

16/07/2025

ROTORUA (New Zealand): The Maori community’s transformation of their traditional village into a globally recognised tourism destination has inspired Malaysia to consider a similar model to uplift its Orang Asli settlements, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read more at https://infotourism.my/maori-success-a-blueprint-for-orang-asli-tourism-growth/

15/07/2025

JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Johor’s public healthcare system is reaching a critical point as a worsening manpower shortage continues to stretch frontline workers beyond safe limits, The Star reported. Read more at https://infotourism.my/johors-healthcare-system-buckling-under-manpower-strain-mb-calls-for-urgent-federal-help/

14/07/2025

14 July 2025, Penang -The FAOPMA Pest Summit is back in Penang after a 10-year absence with a new emphasis on proactive and sustainable pest management throughout the Asia Pacific. Read more at https://infotourism.my/faopma-pest-summit-back-in-penang-after-a-10-year-absence-now-with-a-new-emphasis-on-proactive-strategies/

14/07/2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur is in talks to forge a strategic partnership with Menara The Suite, aiming to enhance support for Malaysia’s burgeoning medical tourism sector through the provision of nearby accommodation for patients and their families. Read more at https://infotourism.my/gleneagles-kuala-lumpur-eyes-partnership-to-make-medical-travel-easier/

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur