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The Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan sees 0.46m foreign tourists in 2024
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan recorded a significant increase in international tourist arrivals last year, with 0.46 million visitors compared to 0.34 million in 2023, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. According to State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan, the 35.1 per cent rise, based on accommodation data from Tourism Malaysia, ranked Negeri Sembilan sixth out of 13 states and three Federal Territories. 'This has made the state one of the tourist hotspots in Malaysia. Most international visitors are from Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Brunei and India,' she said in reply to a question from Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker (PN-Labu) on the number of international tourist arrivals in the state. Tan said that under the Pesona Daerah initiative, Taman Tasik Seremban recorded 109,379 visitors, including 2,901 international tourists, Taman Malaysia received 13,607 visitors, including 342 foreigners, while X-Park Sendayan drew 36,450 visitors, including 8,450 from abroad. 'Port Dickson remains a key tourist destination in the state, with the Ornamental Fish Centre attracting 281,273 visitors, including 4,882 foreign tourists. 'The Army Museum drew 200,061 visitors, including 3,393 international tourists, while PD Ostrich Farm welcomed 43,800 visitors, with 8,984 from abroad, making it one of the district's popular attractions,' she said. Tan said the Jempol district also recorded a positive trend in tourist arrivals, with Bukit Taisho in Bahau attracting 37,500 climbers, including 2,500 foreigners. She said the overall number of tourist arrivals in the state reflected positive development, supported by attractions across ecotourism, cultural heritage and gastronomy segments. - Bernama
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka prepares to host World Tourism Day 2025 in September
ALOR GAJAH: Melaka is nearly 90% prepared to host World Tourism Day (WTD) 2025 from September 27 to 29. State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman confirmed that programme content, venue selection, and international delegate invitations are almost finalised. 'We are in the final stages, with only 10 to 15% of work remaining. Invitations have been sent to tourism ministers worldwide, and we expect strong attendance,' he said after officiating the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme in Rembia. The main events will take place at a Melaka Raya hotel for the World Tourism Conference and at Kota Syahbandar's multi-purpose performance centre for the WTD 2025 Gala Dinner and Visit Malaysia Year 2026 launch. Abdul Razak highlighted the venue's suitability, stating, 'It will showcase Melaka's cultural diversity and strategic Straits of Melaka location to global delegates.' The centre will also feature performances from all 14 Malaysian states, open to both guests and the public. Separately, he praised the WRUR programme for effectively addressing local issues in seven constituencies, including Rembia. 'Public engagement has been strong, allowing direct interaction between leaders and communities. Many complaints have been resolved, proving its success,' he added. – Bernama
Barnama
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Encore Melaka Among Proposed WTD 2025 Celebration Venues
MELAKA, July 13 (Bernama) -- Encore Melaka, located in Impression City, Kota Syahbandar, has been proposed as one of the venues for the 2025 World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration this September. State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman, Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman, said that the venue was chosen for its strategic location along the Straits of Melaka, positioning Encore Melaka as a unique tourism product, with strong potential to attract both domestic and international visitors. He said Encore Melaka is not only a theatre equipped with a 360-degree rotating stage, but also serves as a centre for arts and cultural performances. 'At the moment, we have several proposed venues, including sites in the Banda Hilir area, and Encore Melaka, which we have submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for consideration. 'Encore Melaka was proposed due to its coastal location, which allows us to showcase the Straits of Melaka as part of the celebration. Additionally, it is a distinctive tourism product, with the potential to attract international visitors,' he told reporters here today. He said this after opening the People's Representative for the People (WRUR) programme in the Duyong state constituency, which was also attended by the Duyong assemblyman and deputy chairman of the state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee, Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Abdul Razak added that, in preparation for WTD 2025, a variety of engaging programmes are being planned to enliven the celebration, in line with Melaka's selection as the launch venue for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. 'Several programmes are scheduled for September, including religious events in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration, under the Islamic Tourism cluster. He said that further details on the upcoming programmes will be announced to the public soon.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
N. Sembilan ready to welcome arrival of delegates attending ASEAN meeting
PORT DICKSON: The Negeri Sembilan government is ready to welcome the arrival of delegates who will be attending several meetings in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, which is scheduled to be held at a hotel here on Sept 9-10. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan said their preparations included aspects such as cleanliness, beautification, landscaping and programme content that will highlight the unique culture and traditions of Negeri Sembilan, particularly the state's unique adat perpatih. 'Our preparations are almost complete, just a few areas that need further improvement to ensure everything is in perfect order for us to welcome the arrival of the delegates. 'This welcome reception will also be a platform to promote the Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 by showcasing the state's cultural uniqueness, scenic views, traditional local cuisine, warm hospitality and tourist attractions,' she told reporters after officiating the launch of the Port Dickson Festival 2025 here yesterday. Several ASEAN-related meetings and programmes are scheduled to be held in Negeri Sembilan on Sept 9-10, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), in addition to the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum and 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum. Malaysia officially took over the ASEAN Chairmanship on Jan 1, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Malaysia has previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. Meanwhile, Tan said that 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day Port Dickson Festival, which began Thursday, involving 60 traders, including influencers.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan readies for key ASEAN 2025 meetings
PORT DICKSON: The Negeri Sembilan government is ready to welcome the arrival of delegates who will be attending several meetings in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, which is scheduled to be held at a hotel here on Sept 9-10. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan said their preparations included aspects such as cleanliness, beautification, landscaping and programme content that will highlight the unique culture and traditions of Negeri Sembilan, particularly the state's unique adat perpatih. 'Our preparations are almost complete, just a few areas that need further improvement to ensure everything is in perfect order for us to welcome the arrival of the delegates. 'This welcome reception will also be a platform to promote the Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 by showcasing the state's cultural uniqueness, scenic views, traditional local cuisine, warm hospitality and tourist attractions,' she told reporters after officiating the launch of the Port Dickson Festival 2025 here yesterday. Several ASEAN-related meetings and programmes are scheduled to be held in Negeri Sembilan on Sept 9-10, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), in addition to the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum and 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum. Malaysia officially took over the ASEAN Chairmanship on Jan 1, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Malaysia has previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. Meanwhile, Tan said that 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day Port Dickson Festival, which began Thursday, involving 60 traders, including influencers.
