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Tourism Breaking News
2 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 with Global Meet and International Outreach
Post Views: 80 In a special interview with TravTalkME, Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Director International Promotion Division, North and East Asia, Tourism Malaysia shared that efforts are being made to intensify priority markets such as the GCC to drive more opportunities and that they are planning a special event to connect Malaysian sellers with international buyers and media in September this year on world tourism day to further promote about 'Visit Malaysia 2026'. She added that Malaysia is ramping up its preparations for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, with major initiatives already underway this year. A national priority, the campaign brings together strategic partners from across the hospitality and tourism industry—including hotels, airlines, and media platforms—to amplify Malaysia's brand on the global stage. 'Among the key highlights is Global Meet, a business-to-business (B2B) platform taking place later this year. The event will connect Malaysian tourism sellers with international buyers and media, aiming to boost global awareness and drive business opportunities ahead of 2026. Additionally, Malaysia will host World Tourism Day in Melaka this September, further showcasing its readiness and commitment. Efforts are being intensified in priority markets. While neighboring countries remain strong contributors to tourist arrivals, Malaysia is expanding its focus to China, India, and notably the Middle East—aligning with the Prime Minister's regional engagement efforts. Long-haul markets like Europe are also a renewed priority.' To drive this agenda, Malaysia has launched a series of sales missions and workshops. These include recent promotional tours in India, China, and the Middle East, such as the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and missions to Jeddah and Riyadh. Post-COVID, the push is clear: re-establish Malaysia's presence in under-engaged regions and aggressively market the country as a top tourism destination. With 2026 on the horizon, Malaysia is going 'all out' to ensure the campaign's success.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Melaka To Set Up Arts And Culture Unit To Boost Heritage Preservation Efforts
MELAKA, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will set up an Arts and Culture unit as part of efforts to strengthen initiatives to preserve the state's arts, heritage, and culture, particularly the dondang sayang, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said the unit will be introduced at the July soft launch for World Tourism Day and the World Tourism Conference 2025. Ab Rauf said the unit gathers culture and arts practitioners from Institut Warisan Melaka and the Melaka Arts Brigade and will be placed under the purview of the Melaka Chief Minister Department. "We should be proud, as there are hundreds of countries and thousands of cities worldwide, yet Melaka was chosen as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). "Therefore, we will prove that Melaka is not only a UNESCO World Heritage City, but its rich and diverse arts and culture will also one day gain recognition from the organisation," he said here last night. He was speaking at the closing and prize presentation ceremony for the state-level Dondang Sayang Competition, held in conjunction with the "Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat" (WRUR) programme for the Sungai Udang state constituency. Sungai Udang Constituency coordinator Datuk Rais Yasin also attended the event. Ab Rauf said the state government has set up the Dondang Sayang training centre and gallery in Kampung Hang Tuah in Duyong to showcase this intangible cultural heritage, which also serves as an educational hub for younger generations to learn about its history and arts. He said this initiative aligns with the recognition of dondang sayang as part of UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018. He added that, in support of efforts to elevate the dondang sayang industry, the state government has also developed the Gerbang Pantun Melaka portal to collect and share traditional pantun, poetic verses that are the heritage and creative work of the people of Melaka.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
The world meets Malaysia in Melaka
THE world will soon turn its gaze to Melaka. In September, this historic city will host World Tourism Day (WTD) and World Tourism Conference (WTC). Malaysia will welcome more than 3,000 delegates from 159 countries, including tourism leaders, policymakers and industry experts. These events represent more than symbolic recognition. They represent Malaysia's stage rehearsal for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), a defining opportunity to showcase the nation's tourism readiness, innovation and world-class hospitality. These aspirations reflect a commitment to revitalising tourism for economic recovery. However, the nation must mobilise efforts from federal leadership to the grassroots to achieve these goals. The theme of WTD, "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation", could not be more timely. It gives Malaysia a platform to highlight its strengths, such as, cultural heritage, ecotourism, Muslim-friendly tourism, digital infrastructure and smart destination planning. Yet even with national frameworks in place, the real transformation must occur where experiences are delivered at the state and community levels. This achievement reflects Melaka's effective coordination, infrastructure enhancements and branding strategies. Melaka, aligned with the national agenda, has emerged as a beacon of tourism excellence through creative promotional programmes, digital innovation and outstanding service. The success of Visit Melaka Year 2024 is demonstrated by the state recording more than 15 million tourist arrivals, which contributed RM12.68 billion to tourism revenue. The Visit Melaka initiative will extend to 2026. The appointment of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing as Melaka's tourism ambassador has elevated the state's image in the Chinese tourism market. It generated more than 1.5 billion digital impressions on WeChat, positioning Melaka at the spotlight of Asia's tourism market. Melaka's preparations for WTD and WTC include a tourism package, digital navigation upgrades, enhancing historical precincts and installing five-star public restrooms in tourist areas. These efforts boost visitor confidence, satisfaction and brand loyalty to the state and the country. Other states would do well to observe and emulate Melaka's approach to VM2026, especially in building niche tourism appeal, whether in food tourism, ecotourism or heritage preservation. At the same time, the tourism industry must focus on quality growth while delivering immersive, high-value travel experiences. Hoteliers, F&B businesses, tour operators and transport providers must raise their service standards, from cleanliness and punctuality to digital integration and multilingual service. * NORENA JAAFAR AKMAL ADANAN Senior lecturer Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, UiTM Melaka
The Sun
09-05-2025
- The Sun
Police hunt cable theft suspect who fled on PLUS Highway
MELAKA: Police are tracking down a cable theft suspect known as 'Kecik', who fled after being pursued by a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit at Kilometre 216.8 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) here on Tuesday. Melaka Police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the 25-year-old suspect from Teluk Intan, Perak escaped, while his 29-year-old accomplice was apprehended by MPV units from the Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah District Police Headquarters. 'The suspect's photo has been circulated and we appeal to anyone with information to contact the police,' he told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the Basic Light Strike Force (LSF) Course Series 1/2025 at the Melaka Police Contingent Headquarters today. Three days ago, the media reported that police had arrested a man after stopping a Toyota Hilux that was driving against traffic on the PLUS highway at 5.30 am, while his accomplice managed to escape. In the incident, the suspect rammed into four other vehicles, including a lorry, before police found cables in the four-wheel drive during inspection. Meanwhile, Dzulkhairi said the LSF basic course, which began on April 21 and involved six senior officers and 72 lower-ranking personnel, was conducted as preparation for potential incidents such as riots, disturbances, uprisings, and public order disruptions, especially during elections. 'This course also serves as early preparation to ensure Melaka police personnel are on standby in conjunction with Melaka's appointment as the host of the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025 and World Tourism Day (WTD) 2025 scheduled for Sept 7,' he said. During the event, Dzulkhairi also presented letters of appreciation to 14 police officers involved in the recent arrest of the cable theft suspect.
The Star
09-05-2025
- The Star
Melaka cops on the hunt for cable thief suspect 'Kecik' after highway getaway
MELAKA: Police are tracking down a cable theft suspect known as 'Kecik', who fled after being pursued by a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit at Kilometre 216.8 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) here on Tuesday (May 7). Melaka Police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the 25-year-old suspect from Teluk Intan, Perak escaped, while his 29-year-old accomplice was apprehended by MPV units from the Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah District Police Headquarters. "The suspect's photo has been circulated and we appeal to anyone with information to contact the police," he told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the Basic Light Strike Force (LSF) Course Series 1/2025 at the Melaka Police Contingent Headquarters on Friday (May 9). Three days ago, the media reported that police had arrested a man after stopping a Toyota Hilux that was driving against traffic on the PLUS highway at 5.30am, while his accomplice managed to escape. In the incident, the suspect rammed into four other vehicles, including a lorry, before police found cables in the four-wheel drive during inspection. Meanwhile, Dzulkhairi said the LSF basic course, which began on April 21 and involved six senior officers and 72 lower-ranking personnel, was conducted as preparation for potential incidents such as riots, disturbances, uprisings, and public order disruptions, especially during elections. "This course also serves as early preparation to ensure Melaka police personnel are on standby in conjunction with Melaka's appointment as the host of the World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2025 and World Tourism Day (WTD) 2025 scheduled for Sept 7," he said. During the event, Dzulkhairi also presented letters of appreciation to 14 police officers involved in the recent arrest of the cable theft suspect. - Bernama
