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Changyong Named Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026, Sharing a More Relaxed Side of Taiwan

The Malaysian YouTuber explores Tainan through its local food, heritage streets, traditional temples and night markets, inviting travellers to discover the city at their own pace. Malaysian YouTuber Changyong Named 2026 Tainan Tourism Ambassador, Inviting Malaysians to Discover the City “The Chill Way”. Malaysian YouTuber Changyong has been appointed Tainan Tourism Ambassador 2026 following a recent visit to Taiwan’s historic southern city. With more than one million subscribers, the content creator is sharing his experiences of Tainan’s food, culture, nature and everyday life with Malaysian audiences. Known for his humour and approachable storytelling, Changyong explores the city through neighbourhood eateries, traditional markets and heritage streets. His journey also takes viewers into lesser-known corners, revealing the people and places that contribute to Tainan’s character. Lin Kuo-hua, Director-General of the Tainan City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau, said Malays...

Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 Celebrates Arts & Culture Alongside Automotive Excitement

The Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 officially kicks off today, presenting a unique fusion of Malaysia’s rich cultural arts and the thrill of motorsport. Running for 12 days from 23 September to 4 October 2026, the festival is centred across three main locations: IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, and Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA. Following the success of Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka last July, this edition introduces a new, dynamic, and interactive expression of Citrawarna. This event is made possible through the strong support of various strategic partners, including AMD, ASUS, Sama-Sama Hotel, HP, Intel, IOI City Mall, IOI Properties, Istana Budaya, the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN), Kraftangan Malaysia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), Memento Exclusives, MSI, SDeal Malaysia Sim Racing & Motorsport HP, SNS Network, TVS 122, TVS Inspire, and Yes Travel & Holidays Sdn. Bhd. Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026, IOI...

Keeping traditions close, even while travelling. Emirates brings Mid-Autumn festivities onboard for Malaysia travellers

For families across Malaysia and Asia, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished time for reunion, togetherness and traditions, marked by gatherings under the full moon and the sharing of mooncakes with loved ones. As travellers journey home to celebrate with family and friends, Emirates is bringing the spirit of the festival onboard, offering customers a taste of the occasion while travelling between Dubai and Malaysia. On 25 and 26 September 2026, customers travelling on select Emirates flightsa will receive a complimentary mooncake as part of their meal service across all cabin classes. The seasonal treat, featuring traditional red bean paste filling, will be served alongside lunch or dinner.  In First Class and Business Class, customers will receive a specially packaged mooncake gift box following the first meal service. In Premium Economy and Economy Class, mooncakes will be presented as part of the meal tray service. Alongside the festive culinary offering, customers can also en...

From Recognition to Reality: Hong Kong Elevates Muslim-Friendly Travel Through Creativity and Storytelling

Hong Kong welcomed over 49.9 million visitors in 2025, with Malaysian arrivals up 6% year-on-year Building on nine accolades received in 2025, Hong Kong expands its Muslim-friendly ecosystem in 2026 City now features 195 halal-certified, Muslim-owned, and Muslim-friendly restaurants and 59 Crescent Rated hotels First-ever Raya music video filmed in Hong Kong in collaboration with award-winning Malaysian singers Ernie Zakri and Syamel Aqmal Following its nine accolades at the Halal in Travel Awards 2025, Hong Kong is entering a new phase through an expanded ecosystem of halal- and Muslim-friendly-certified infrastructure, as well as creative cultural engagement. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is elevating its outreach to Muslim travellers through refreshing, community-driven initiatives, including the first-ever Raya music video filmed in Hong Kong in collaboration with Malaysian singers Ernie Zakri and Syamel Aqmal. HKTB Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Ms Liew Chian Jia ...

Shoplah Aims To Drive Tourism Spend Through Airport Retail For VM 2026

Francisca Luhong, Vanessa Tevi Kumares, Serena Lee, and Gil showcase the exclusive duty-free ShopLAH bags, featuring vibrant designs by talented Malaysian artists, Hsieying, Kideika, Daisy Dalia and Afi. As Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) gains momentum, ShopLAH is strengthening airport retail as a key driver of visitor experience and tourism spending across Malaysia Airports’ international network. Positioned as an always-on airport retail experience campaign, ShopLAH integrates shopping, dining and cultural storytelling into the passenger journey, reinforcing airports as active contributors to Malaysia’s tourism economy. The campaign supports national tourism objectives by encouraging higher passenger spend while showcasing Malaysian brands and identity at key gateways. (L-R) Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager of Commercial Services, YB Dato’ Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports, showc...

New One-Stop Travel App HopeGoo Launches in Malaysia, Offering Affordable Flights, Hotels and 24/7 1-on-1 Butler Service

Sign up now to enjoy value deals, including discounted eSIM packages, travel vouchers, and referral rewards, available until 31 January 2026 HopeGoo, a one-stop travel app first launched in Mainland China and Hong Kong, today officially announced its launch in Malaysia. Guided by its mission to “Make Travel Easier and Happier”, HopeGoo offers Malaysians a more convenient way to book affordable flights and hotels with multilingual support. HopeGoo’s signature “ Your Travel Companion ” 24/7 One-on-One WhatsApp Butler Service can also be activated by downloading HopeGoo and contacting the in-app customer support. From trip planning to on-the-go assistance while abroad, Your Travel Companion simplifies every stage of the travel journey, allowing travellers to focus on the fun, not the hassle. Currently designed especially for tourists visiting China, the service will soon expand to include more destinations. After serving millions of users across Mainland China and Hong Kong over ...

A Malaysian Traveller’s 48-Hour Guide to Perth: Nature, Culture & City Life

Sunrise at Kings Park and Botanic Garden with the Perth skyline in the background, and Koala Experience at Caversham Wildlife Park, Swan Valley. Credit: Tourism Western Australia. Perth is the perfect gateway to Western Australia. Compact, culturally rich, and surrounded by nature, the city offers just the right mix of experiences to ease you into your Western Australia adventure. In only two days, you can wander through lush parklands, meet Australian wildlife up close, explore lively waterfronts, and savour the city’s diverse food scene, all within 30 minutes of the Central Business District (CBD). Once you have soaked in the highlights, you will be refreshed and ready to venture further into Western Australia’s vast landscapes.

Dorchester Collection’s The Lana Launches New Yacht And On Board Experiences

The Lana, Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East, is pleased to announce the launch of its bespoke yacht service, a Sunseeker Predator 57 with interiors designed in the hotel’s signature style. Positioned in the heart of Dubai’s Business Bay, The Lana invites guests to discover the city from an entirely new perspective, on the gentle waters of the Dubai Canal. Experiences onboard the 18-metre yacht will be available to both in-house and external guests and will mirror the hotel’s attention to detail and service. A range of cruises will be on offer for guests, who will be able to board the yacht via the Marina Gate, which is located just steps away from the hotel’s Bonbon Café.

Emirates adds another ‘Best International Airline’ award to its portfolio of accolades

Emirates named ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’, and ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ at the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards. Also recognised as ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025, voted by 900,000 readers. Scored 87.86 in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards Best Airline category and named Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand at the World Travel Awards 2025. Emirates has garnered another slew of awards this month, including ‘Best International Airline’, ‘Best International First Class’ , and ‘Best International Airline Lounge’ from the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards, as well as a host of titles from entities such as the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards, and the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. For the second year running, Emirates has been voted as the Best International Airline by 9,000 frequent fliers in the hospitality industry, i...

Scoot Touches Down in Kota Bharu, Malaysia

Kota Bharu is Scoot’s 12th destination in Malaysia, with flights operated on Scoot’s newest E190-E2 aircraft Water Cannon Salute at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), commenced flight services to Kota Bharu on 26 October 2025. With the addition of Kota Bharu, Scoot now operates to 12 destinations across Malaysia including Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kuantan, Langkawi, Malacca, Miri, Penang, Sibu and Subang. Scoot will operate twice-weekly flights between Kota Bharu and Singapore on the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Designed for added comfort, the 112-seater aircraft features a 2-2 single-class configuration, quieter engines, and larger cabin windows. To commemorate this milestone, Tourism Malaysia and the local airport authorities hosted a welcome ceremony at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. Customers arriving at Kota Bharu were treated to a cultural performance and presented with small gifts to celebrate the inaug...

Time to Fly: Vietjet’s Biggest Sale of the Year Offers Malaysians Unbeatable Fares to Vietnam and Beyond

Malaysians planning year-end vacations or new year getaways now have even more reasons to pack their bags! Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading airline, has launched its biggest promotion of the year with a 10-day Super Sale, offering up to 50% off fares and complimentary checked baggage across all three Malaysia-Vietnam direct routes, along with exclusive hotel discounts and other perks. From 10 to 19 October 2025, Malaysian travellers can enjoy up to 50% off Eco-class fares [1] by entering promo code SUPERSALE1010 when booking via www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air mobile app. The promotion applies across Vietjet’s flight network, including Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang services, for travel between 1 November 2025 and 27 May 2026 [2] . As part of the Super Sale celebration, travellers flying between 1 and 25 November 2025 will enjoy even more travel perks. Eco-class passengers can enjoy 20kg of free checked baggage on international routes and 50% off...

Klook Reignites #KlookDulu Campaign to Inspire More Malaysians to Rediscover Joy Through Purposeful Local Travel

Malaysians are turning to travel as a way to reset and reconnect emotionally, with creative experiences and wellness getaways driving booking trends. As Malaysians continue to seek out meaningful ways to recharge amidst their fast-paced lives, Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia, is bringing back its highly popular #KlookDulu campaign with a renewed focus on joyful, restorative domestic travel. Running from 18 August to 21 September 2025 , the campaign unfolds across three key moments: Discover Negaraku, 9.9 Big Sale, and Jom Cuti Sekolah to cope with Malaysians’ evolving travel needs. According to Klook's Travel Pulse Study 2025, travellers are increasingly prioritising lifestyle and leisure activities over traditional sightseeing. It reveals a rising preference for experiences that promote personal well-being, such as spa & beauty, entertainment, including shows and events, and memorable hotel stays that offer more than just a pla...

From East Asia to Everywhere: Emirates SkyCargo Strengthens Cargo Corridors

With 44 freighters, 13 charters and 311 passenger flights, Emirates offers a weekly capacity of 21,000 tonnes into 25 gateways across East and Southeast Asia, every week With the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China , Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, now offers over 21,000 tonnes of weekly tonnage in and out of East and Southeast Asia every week, across the largest and most diversified route network of any non-Asian airline. Deepening its footprint in the region, Emirates SkyCargo now serves 25 gateways across 12 countries and territories . Firmly entrenched as the ‘factory of the world’, East and Southeast Asia has established thriving economic corridors, and requires significant air freight capacity to shift goods worldwide. Dedicated Emirates SkyCargo freighters serve 9 gateways in the region, with 44 weekly flights , the highest freighter flight density on the airline’s vast global network. This schedule is comple...

Klook and Hong Kong Tourism Board Launch First Multi-Market Partnership to Enhance the Muslim Travel Experience

Partnership aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s positioning as a welcoming destination for Muslim travellers. Muslim leisure travellers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures, discover local experiences, and create meaningful memories. The key difference lies in their need to do so in line with faith-based needs, such as access to Muslim-friendly food, prayer facilities, and privacy considerations. “Travel planning to non-Muslim-majority destinations can be stressful when key information for our faith-based needs isn’t readily available,” says Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of CrescentRating and HalalTrip, global authorities in Muslim-friendly travel . “And navigating unfamiliar places among unfamiliar people can add to that anxiety.” “These gaps create feelings of discomfort or exclusion, undermining the very purpose of leisure travel, which is to enjoy new experiences with peace of mind,” he adds. This inspired “Jelajah Hong Kong” , Hong Kong Tourism Board (...

Fly Smarter: Scoot KrisFlyer Award Chart Launches Now

If you’ve been waiting to stretch your travel miles, now’s the time. Scoot just launched its brand-new KrisFlyer award chart , giving members a chance to redeem flights to hot destinations like Bangkok, Ipoh, Taipei, Jeju, and even Vienna starting from only 1,500 KrisFlyer miles . Why the Scoot KrisFlyer Award Chart Is a Big Deal Travel is officially more rewarding. With the Scoot KrisFlyer award chart , you can now book one-way flights at fixed redemption rates, making it easier to plan your next getaway without burning through all your miles. Highlights you need to know: Redeem flights from just 1,500 miles for Economy base fares. Seats available in Scoot Saver or Scoot Advantage Economy on a first-come, first-served basis. Redeem to trending destinations including Bangkok, Hangzhou, Ipoh, Jeju, Taipei, Vienna and more. Pay for add-ons such as baggage, meals and Wi-Fi separately in cash or by card, and earn miles on those too. PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold/Sil...

Scoot Adds New Flights to Chiang Rai, Okinawa & Tokyo

Plan Your 2025 Getaway with Scoot’s New Routes Thinking about your year-end or new year holiday plans? ✈️ Scoot just announced new routes to Chiang Rai, Okinawa, and Tokyo (Haneda) , giving Malaysian travellers more options for their next adventure. Flights roll out from December 2025 through March 2026 , with fares starting from just MYR380 one-way. With seamless connections via Singapore, Scoot makes it easier than ever to explore northern Thailand’s mountains, Japan’s tropical islands, or the bustling streets of Tokyo. Where You Can Fly with Scoot Chiang Rai (From 1 Jan 2026) Fly five times a week on the Embraer E190-E2. Discover Chiang Rai’s stunning mountains, hill tribe cultures, and Insta-worthy temples. Okinawa (From 15 Dec 2025) Three weekly flights on Airbus A320 family aircraft. Perfect for beach lovers. Crystal waters, coral reefs, and Ryukyu culture. Tokyo Haneda (From 1 Mar 2026) Daily flights on Boeing 787 Dreamliners. A more convenien...