KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26, 2026 — Malaysia attracted 42.2 million visitors in 2025, marking an 11.2 % rise from the 38 million recorded in 2024 and a 20.4 % increase compared with 2019 figures. This strong performance has laid a solid groundwork for the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) tourism campaign. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri … Read more
Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (2026) Batu Caves Batu Caves, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor. Batu Caves consist of a series of limestone caves. The entrance is marked by a large statue of the Hindu god Murugan. Visitors can ascend 272 steps to reach the main cave, which houses a temple dedicated to … Read more
Places to visit in Penang (2026) Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh) Lebuh Acheh, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Acheen Street) Acheen Street Mosque, also known as Masjid Melayu Leboh Aceh, was established in 1808. This mosque was commissioned by an influential wealthy merchant named Tengku Said Husin Alaidin. Tengku Said hailed from Aceh, Indonesia. In … Read more
10 April 2024 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has instructed CIMB bank and Maybank to provide a comprehensive explanation of the root causes behind recent service disruptions affecting debit cards, online banking and ATM services. In a statement released last night, the central bank highlighted that both banks must also outline the corrective and preventive measures implemented … Read more
5 April 2024 Following a briefing on the state’s development at Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow’s office in Komtar, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Penang is projected to eliminate hardcore poverty by June 1, 2024. The state government and Chow highlighted key priorities during the meeting, and the federal government is well-informed … Read more
5 April 2024 PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) reported a total seizure value of RM558,956 across various offenses under Ops Pantau 2024 nationwide from March 12 to yesterday. This accomplishment comes from inspections carried out on 38,126 premises, which include Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars, public markets, wet markets, hypermarkets, … Read more
5 April 2024 According to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), a second death from heat stroke was reported this week, bringing the total number of heat-related deaths to two. The most recent fatality occurred on April 1 in Kelantan and involved a three-year-old child. The first death took place on February 2 in Pahang … Read more
5 April 2024 A recent analysis by the Kuala Lumpur Fisheries Biosecurity Centre revealed that mussels from Port Dickson’s waters are contaminated due to hazardous algae. The Department of Fisheries (DOF) Deputy Director-General (Management), Wan Aznan Abdullah, stated that water samples and mussels contained biotoxins and the presence of Prorocentrum, Alexandrium, and Pseudonitzschia algae species. … Read more
5 April 2024 The Aidilfitri Rahmah Sales Programme was launched on April 4, 2024, and will run until April 9, 2024, in 302 locations nationwide. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the programme will provide a diverse range of essential goods at discounted rates. These discounts can reach up to … Read more
5 April 2024 According to Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director, Zulkifly Ismail, express buses undertaking trips longer than 300 kilometers or exceeding four hours must have a second driver for enhanced passenger safety. This regulation ensures that drivers receive adequate rest, thereby decreasing the likelihood of accidents. Zulkifly made these remarks following a Hari … Read more