Tourism in Malaysia

  • The international licensing deal calls for first branded 20th Century Fox resort

    MALAYSIA, 2015/11/12 Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) in an international licensing partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, announced today plans to build a Fox-branded theme park and resort in Dubai. This will be the second 20th Century Fox World theme park and the initial Fox-branded resort. The transaction allows for a roll-out of up to three additional Fox-branded resorts in territories outside Dubai. 28303720th Century Fox World, Dubai, an immersive entertainment destination, will encompass themed lands featuring incomparable attractions, rides and retail outlets that will bring to life the studio’s iconic film and television franchises. The licensing partnership with AAHG as well calls for the creation of the world’s initial Fox-branded resort, where themed rooms and dining opportunities will offer visitors a luck to further immerse themselves in the entertainment brands and rich history of 20th Century Fox.
  • Malaysian tourism industry should adapt to global “megatrends”

    MALAYSIA, 2014/02/08 Four world and economic “megatrends” have been identified to catapult the national tourism industry further.
  • Malaysia's Minister of Tourism and Culture visits North America to launch Visit Malaysia Year 2014

    MALAYSIA, 2013/10/17  Malaysia's newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Culture, the Honorable Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, revealed plans for the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY2014) campaign during his 9-day North American tour which included stops in Los Angeles, Vancouver and New York. Highlights of the trip included the Minister's announcement of the Proboscis Monkey as the official mascot of VMY2014. The animal, which is found only in the jungles of Borneo, is a strong and incomparable symbol of the Malaysian government's recognition and commitment to nature, and part of their wildlife conservatory initiatives in 2014.
  • Kuala Besut, Bernama in Malaysia

    MALAYSIA, 2013/07/23 Kuala Besut, Bernama in Malaysia is set to receive a spate of developments to enhance the socio-economic status of its residents, starting with the International Tourism Gateway project. The small fishing town which has long been a popular tourist destination for foreigners inclunding locals will become the gateway to Pulau Perhentian, listed as the 13th most beautiful island by CNN. Thanks to the national seat by-election on July 24 the people of Kuala Besut presently have the opportunity to transform their lot for the better by voting for Barisan Nasional.
  • Sunny outlook for tourism

    MALAYSIA, 2010/09/24 Malaysia has strengthened its position as South-east Asia's top tourism destination, As regional rivals suffered from instability and violence over the completed year, posting strong visitor numbers. Keeping pace with the rising request will require constant upgrading of the travel infrastructure.