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Cambodia, Malaysia achieve highest tourism recovery rates in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Malaysia achieve highest tourism recovery rates in Southeast Asia

Cambodia's tourism recovery rate in 2023 was the highest in Southeast Asia at 82.5% of pre-pandemic levels, followed by Malaysia at 77.2%, according to a report by travel research firm Outbox Consulting.
Malaysia, Thailand among most visited by Chinese tourists during New Year: report

Malaysia, Thailand among most visited by Chinese tourists during New Year: report

Thailand was the fourth most popular destination among Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year and Malaysia fifth, according to a report.
February 28, 2024 | 10:10 pm PT
Malaysia beats Thailand to become most-visited country in Southeast Asia

Malaysia beats Thailand to become most-visited country in Southeast Asia

Malaysia recorded nearly 29 million foreign arrivals last year, becoming the most popular destination in Southeast Asia, a throne that belonged to Thailand before Covid.
February 23, 2024 | 02:49 am PT
Chinese tourists spend $312M in Malaysia during Lunar New Year holiday

Chinese tourists spend $312M in Malaysia during Lunar New Year holiday

Malaysia welcomed 100,000 Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday, an year-on-year increase of 50%, who spent RM1.5 billion (US$312.66 million) in the country, Sin Chew Daily reported.
February 20, 2024 | 06:00 am PT
Malaysia expects $500M from health tourism in 2024

Malaysia expects $500M from health tourism in 2024

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) targets 2.4 billion MYR (US$502 million) in revenue from health tourism this year.
February 17, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
Malaysia eyes to attract over 5 million Chinese tourists in 2024

Malaysia eyes to attract over 5 million Chinese tourists in 2024

Malaysia is actively developing a strategy to attract more than 5 million tourists from China this year.
February 2, 2024 | 05:17 pm PT
Malaysia most visited country in Southeast Asia this year

Malaysia most visited country in Southeast Asia this year

Malaysia received 26.1 million foreign arrivals between January and November, making it the most popular destination in Southeast Asia this year, data showed.
December 18, 2023 | 04:32 am PT
Salon owner in Malaysia fined for charging tourist $25 for haircut

Salon owner in Malaysia fined for charging tourist $25 for haircut

A barbershop owner who went viral on social media for charging a foreign tourist RM120 (US$25) for a haircut in Kuala Lumpur has been fined RM5,000.
December 8, 2023 | 04:12 pm PT
Singaporeans exempted from Malaysia digital arrival card process

Singaporeans exempted from Malaysia digital arrival card process

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said on Tuesday that Singaporeans traveling to Malaysia will not be required to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), which will otherwise be compulsory from Jan. 1 for foreign travelers.
December 6, 2023 | 06:37 pm PT
Malaysia visa waiver announcement sends travel searches soaring in China

Malaysia visa waiver announcement sends travel searches soaring in China

Searches for Malaysia have surged on Chinese travel platforms after that country announced that Chinese visitors would be allowed 30-day visa-free entry from Dec. 1.
November 30, 2023 | 03:27 pm PT
Singaporean tourist dies as bus falls into ravine

Singaporean tourist dies as bus falls into ravine

A 12-seater bus carrying 10 Singaporean tourists skidded before falling into a ravine in Malaysia's Penang on Sunday night, killing one and injuring nine others.
September 24, 2023 | 11:08 pm PT
Malaysia expected to surpass this year’s international tourist target

Malaysia expected to surpass this year’s international tourist target

Malaysia is predicted to welcome at least 18 million international tourist arrivals in 2023 to surpass the initial target of 16.1 million.
August 8, 2023 | 06:12 pm PT
Malaysia orders airlines to handle foreign travelers denied entry

Malaysia orders airlines to handle foreign travelers denied entry

Airline companies are responsible for sending back passengers denied entry into Malaysia, said its Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution.
July 14, 2023 | 01:31 am PT
Malaysia's 20-year visa program to be reviewed following limited applicants

Malaysia's 20-year visa program to be reviewed following limited applicants

The Malaysian government said its 20-year visa program, which has only received 28 applications since it was launched last year, will be reviewed.
June 23, 2023 | 03:53 pm PT
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