Tourism Malaysia has successfully concluded the VM2026 Creators Onboard programme held from 10 to 12 December 2025, bringing together social media influencers and digital content creators who actively support the promotion of Malaysia as a travel destination. Now in its second edition, the programme underscores the growing importance of digital storytelling in strengthening Malaysia’s tourism…
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with Batik Air and the Langkawi Development Authority, has announced the launch of Batik Air’s new direct route linking Tashkent with Langkawi. This development marks an important step in strengthening international connectivity and improving access to one of Malaysia’s most iconic destinations, the Langkawi archipelago, renowned for its natural beauty and…
Tourism Malaysia extends its sincere congratulations to Xiamen Airlines on the successful resumption of its direct Hangzhou–Kuala Lumpur service, a move that reaffirms the airline’s long-term commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and China. The return of this route marks an important milestone in restoring travel links between the two destinations after several years…
Tourism Malaysia and Vivo have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to initiate a strategic partnership aimed at elevating Malaysia’s global tourism appeal ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). This collaboration brings together technology, innovation, and creative content to enhance how Malaysia is showcased to the world. Through this partnership, both organisations will work closely…
Batik Air today expands its network from Penang International Airport (PEN) with the launch of two new routes — Singapore (SIN) and Kualanamu, Medan (KNO). These inaugural services reinforce Penang’s position as a northern gateway for travellers, while strengthening the airline’s footprint in northern Malaysia and connecting passengers to key regional markets. Singapore remains Malaysia’s…
Firefly Airlines marked an important step in its regional expansion with the launch of its first direct flight from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This new connection strengthens Malaysia–Philippines air links and supports Malaysia’s tourism growth ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. The inaugural flight, FY3963, left Cebu at 2:00 p.m….
Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with the Association of Sarawak Inbound Agencies (ASIA), the Sarawak Tourism Board, and Business Events Sarawak, successfully organised the Jom Ke Sarawak Roadshow with the participation of 22 representatives from the Sarawak tourism industry. The programme aimed to position Sarawak as a leading MICE destination, anchored by a dedicated Business to…
Tourism Malaysia has been honoured with two major recognitions at the 8th Arabian Travel Awards, earning the titles of Best National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Southeast Asia and Best Destination Marketing Initiatives. The ceremony, hosted at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, gathered over 100 prominent representatives from the Middle East’s travel, hospitality and media…
Tourism Malaysia welcomes TransNusa’s inaugural scheduled flight from Jakarta to Penang, marking a meaningful step toward enhancing regional air connectivity and strengthening inbound tourism to Malaysia. The new service operates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with daily flights set to begin in December 2025. Using an Airbus A320 with 174 seats, the flight departs Soekarno–Hatta…
DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, unveils the Osmo Action 6, an all-in-one action camera introducing industry-first features, including a variable aperture, a new 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensor, and enhanced low-light performance. As part of its real-world tests, the Osmo Action 6 was recently put through diverse scenarios across Hong…