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Visit Malaysia 2026

Rain Rave festival generated RM392mil in economic returns : Tiong

The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival attracted about 415,000 visitors nationwide and delivered nearly RM392 million in estimated economic returns, with Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing saying the event demonstrated the potential of large-scale tourism festivals under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

DBKL slashes security deposits to boost concerts, cultural shows

Hannah Yeoh says deposits for local performances drop to RM4,000; foreign concerts slashed to RM15,000

Grab launches 5-star eats guide for Visit Malaysia 2026

Tourism Malaysia has endorsed the in-app food guide to boost travellers’ experience and discovery of local culture and delicacies while integrating ride services

ETS service to reach Johor Bahru by mid-December

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the southern extension of the intercity rail network will boost connectivity and tourism ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

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

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Horror at Bangkok shopping mall as two Malaysians set on fire in unprovoked attack

A Thai man set fire to the tourists after dousing them with paint thinner, with bystanders quickly intervening to restrain him

Mutiara LRT project kicks off as Penang’s six-year construction timeline begins

SRS Consortium receives notice to proceed with first civil works; RM13 billion project slated for completion by 2031

22.4% fail SPM Maths — ‘That’s not just a number, it’s a national warning’

Poor foundational skills and declining global rankings signal long-term risks for Malaysia’s STEM talent pipeline, warns UKM academic