As visitor numbers rise and investor confidence grows, experts warn that unchecked tourism expansion may lead to environmental, social, and governance challenges that could undermine long-term economic resilience
With travellers seeking deeper, more meaningful experiences, Budget 2026 channels major funding into cultural, heritage, and connectivity initiatives — positioning Malaysia to capture the next wave of global tourism
Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says monthly receipts surpass RM1bil, with Rainforest World Music Festival among key contributors to the state’s booming visitor economy
New collaboration aims to boost Sarawak’s digital economy through tech-driven tourism, financial literacy programmes, and sustainable mobility solutions
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
Human rights group reveals event at JW Marriott for controversial Dongmei Zone, which allegedly sourced billions of ringgit in investments from prominent individuals, and reported by Chinese human trafficking victim to be rife with crime, drugs, brothels
Sultan Ibrahim highlighted the costly A-4 Skyhawk deal as a lesson in scrapping the procurement of 30-year-old Black Hawk choppers, urging Malaysia to avoid past failures in defence strategies
