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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Surge in foreign tourists visiting S'gor in lead-up to VSY 2025
From left: Amirudin and Ng visiting a booth at the Sekinchan Padi Field Festival 2025. SELANGOR is experiencing a shift in its tourism landscape as international visitors begin to form a larger part of the state's tourist arrivals. According to state local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim, the ratio of international to domestic tourists was previously 30:70. 'But by 2024, we successfully broke that pattern. 'Now, international tourists make up a larger share of visitors. 'This a positive sign for Selangor's growing global appeal,' he said. Ng said that while the momentum was encouraging, Sekinchan faced one major hurdle – the lack of four-star hotels for the rising number of higher-spending tourists. He was speaking to reporters at Sekinchan Padi Field Festival 2025 in the Sabak Bernam district. The state government had aimed to draw some 13,000 visitors to the two-day event. Held at Terminal Sekinchan, the festival was the first of its kind in Malaysia and had been held in support of Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. (From left) Saipolyazan, Ng and Chua answering media queries at the festival. 'This festival was created to let visitors enjoy the beauty of agro-tourism in northern Selangor, a region that produces the most rice in Malaysia and is rich in natural beauty that you can't find in modern cities,' said Ng. The festival was launched by Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Held from 7am to 7pm over two days, it featured a variety of family-friendly and cultural activities. Among first day highlights were electric tram and rickshaw tours through padi fields, a food festival, traditional kite (wau kapal) demonstrations, a mini kite decoration competition and a live performance by Malaysian singer-songwriter Aizat Amdan. The second day offered even more attractions, which included a padi field run, free health screenings and environmental volunteer activities. The festival was part of the VSY2025 campaign that aimed to draw 8 million visitors and generate RM11.7bil in tourism- related transactions. To support these goals, the Selangor Budget 2025 has allocated RM8mil for VSY2025 preparations. These include programming and upgrading tourism facilities across all nine districts. In the works are over 100 programmes and initiatives covering educational tourism, sports, food and beverage, arts, culture and heritage. Also present during the festival press conference were Menteri Besar Incorporated chief executive officer Saipolyazan M. Yusop and Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor Week kicks off in Japan with strategic deals
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Week kicked off at Expo 2025 Osaka on Monday with the formalisation of two strategic partnerships led by Worldwide Holdings Bhd, the investment arm of the Selangor State Government, underscoring the state's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global engagement. The first collaboration involves a joint initiative to explore the development of an integrated gas infrastructure network in Selangor, including a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal, lateral pipelines, and downstream gas distribution systems. This move strengthens Selangor's position as a key player in Malaysia's low-carbon transition and boosts long-term energy resilience for the state. In a separate agreement, Tourism Selangor inked a memorandum of understanding with the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI) and the Japan Travel Bureau Malaysia. The partnership aims to promote Selangor as a premier destination for education tourism, featuring joint marketing campaigns and student exchange programmes. The initiative aligns with the Visit Selangor Year 2025 campaign and supports the goal of attracting eight million visitors and generating RM11.7 billion in tourism receipts by the end of next year. Organised by Invest Selangor, the week-long programme positions Selangor as a globally connected and future-ready state. The opening ceremony was graced by Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Crown Prince of Selangor, alongside Menteri Besar of Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari; Selangor State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin; State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Mobility Ng Sze Han; Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany; and Malaysia Pavilion director Ellyza Mastura Ahmad Hanipiah. Amirudin said that Selangor represents the Malaysia of tomorrow that is dynamic, inclusive and globally connected. "We are here to build bridges, deepen our ties with Japan and the global community, and spotlight Selangor's readiness to lead in sustainable development, industrial innovation and regional collaboration," he said in a statement. "From energy transformation to education, tourism and creative industries, we are creating a state where technology, talent and culture work hand in hand to unlock long-term value. Through strategic partnerships and bold ideas, we are inviting the world to invest not only in our economy but in a shared and sustainable future." A highlight of the week is the Selangor–Japan Investors Appreciation Awards, celebrating more than 60 years of Japanese contributions to Selangor's economic growth. "The Japanese companies we honour today have played an instrumental role in our journey and we look forward to shaping the next chapter of growth together," added Amirudin. "Selangor Week at Expo 2025 is more than a showcase—it is a statement of intent," Amirudin added. "We are here to deepen ties with Japan and the global community and demonstrate Selangor's readiness to lead in sustainable development, industrial innovation, and regional collaboration." Ellyza echoed these sentiments: "With our target of securing RM13 billion in potential trade and investments as well as welcoming 1.5 million visitors, we remain steadfast in our mission to create a dynamic platform for engagement, innovation, and sustainable growth."
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Tourism Selangor launches AirAsia campaign to reach eight million visitors this year, says MB
SEPANG, April 29 — Tourism Selangor, in collaboration with Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), has partnered with AirAsia to promote the state's destinations in the skies, aiming to reach a target of eight million tourists this year. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the collaboration between the state government and the airline was a significant step towards strengthening the state's tourism, not only domestically but also internationally. 'With this collaboration, we bring the aspiration of 'Surprising Selangor' by using AirAsia aircraft as mobile ambassadors that showcase the image, culture and uniqueness of our state to the entire Asean region and China. 'A total of 15 AirAsia aircraft are now adorned with promotional visuals of Selangor tourism inside the cabin, including on overhead luggage compartments and the back of seats,' he said during the AirAsia Advertising Ceremony in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year today. Amirudin's speech was read by Selangor executive councillor for Local Government and Tourism, Datuk Ng Suee Lim, with regard to the sky-high campaign strategically positioned for airline passengers to catch a bird's-eye view of destinations in Selangor. 'The flight routes involved are from Kuala Lumpur to major Asean cities, as well as destinations in China such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Ningbo, Nanning, Shantou, Guilin, and Quanzhou. 'These aircraft has flights to key destinations in Asean countries and China, thereby introducing Selangor to more international tourists. 'Through initiatives like this, we not only promote the attractions of Selangor but also build investor confidence, enhance international networks and strengthen the state's economic position,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor tourism campaign goes sky-high with AirAsia
SEPANG: Tourism Selangor, in collaboration with Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), has partnered with AirAsia to promote the state's destinations in the skies, aiming to reach a target of eight million tourists this year. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the collaboration between the state government and the airline was a significant step towards strengthening the state's tourism, not only domestically but also internationally. 'With this collaboration, we bring the aspiration of 'Surprising Selangor' by using AirAsia aircraft as mobile ambassadors that showcase the image, culture and uniqueness of our state to the entire ASEAN region and China. 'A total of 15 AirAsia aircraft are now adorned with promotional visuals of Selangor tourism inside the cabin, including on overhead luggage compartments and the back of seats,' he said during the AirAsia Advertising Ceremony in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year today. Amirudin's speech was read by Selangor executive councillor for Local Government and Tourism, Datuk Ng Suee Lim, with regard to the sky-high campaign strategically positioned for airline passengers to catch a bird's-eye view of destinations in Selangor. 'The flight routes involved are from Kuala Lumpur to major ASEAN cities, as well as destinations in China such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Ningbo, Nanning, Shantou, Guilin, and Quanzhou. 'These aircraft has flights to key destinations in ASEAN countries and China, thereby introducing Selangor to more international tourists. 'Through initiatives like this, we not only promote the attractions of Selangor but also build investor confidence, enhance international networks and strengthen the state's economic position,' he said.
