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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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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.

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