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Budget 2026 set for experiential tourism boom ahead of Visit Malaysia Year

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

More families, foreigners flock to Rainforest World Music Festival 2025: Sarawak Tourism

CEO Sharzede Datuk Salleh Askor says the festival is growing into a family-friendly platform with global pull, helping boost Sarawak’s tourism economy

Airports see double-digit growth in passenger traffic following China, India visa exemption

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in a video uploaded on Facebook today that the growth was a good development to drive the tourism sector and economic growth which would help strengthen the Malaysian ringgit. 

KK needs better airport to support Sabah’s tourism boom: state tourism minister  

She said the state has already exceeded its target of 2.2 million tourist arrivals this year with 2.5 million recorded thus far. 

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FAM at 99: a journey from colonial roots to Malaysia’s football milestones

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) marks its 99th anniversary today, tracing a journey from its colonial-era beginnings in 1926 to becoming the custodian of Malaysian football

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Spotify hikes Premium subscription fees by RM1 to RM3 in Malaysia

Subscribers will face higher monthly payments across all Premium plans, effective from September