Tag: Malaysia
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Malaysia Considering to Fully Reopen the Border with Singapore
The Malaysia’s Ministry of Health is considering the possibility of reopening the Malaysia-Singapore border for daily commuters. During a press release on Friday, the Health Minister Adham Baba has said that the period of recovery movement control order (RMCO) will be an important period in the upcoming 4 months for the country, as it will ... -
Malaysia imposes ban on Entry of Citizens from Countries with high COVID-19 risk
On Thursday (Sept 3), Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has informed that the government of Malaysia has decided to impose the entry ban from September 7 on citizens from those countries where more than 150,000 COVID-19 cases have recorded. He stated in press release, “We will add more countries deemed high-risk, which have more than ... -
Malaysia extends RMCO and ban on Foreign Tourists till Dec 31
The Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced on Friday (Aug 28) that the recovery phase of the Malaysian COVID-19 Movement Control Order (RMCO) will be extended till December 31 this year and foreign tourists will be barred from entering into the country. The Prime Minister said in a televised speech on late Friday that ... -
Air Asia to resume flights between Malaysia & Singapore under RGL Program
Air Asia Group Berhad, Malaysia based low cost carrier, has announced on Monday (August 3) that Air Asia is setting up to resume the operation of passenger flights between Malaysia and Singapore, subject to further approval from the authorities in the both countries. The airline said in its press release, “These will be subject to ... -
MATTA conducts session on “The Best of Penang” for Klang Outbound Travel Agents and Media
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents [MATTA] conducted session on “The Best of Penang” for its members and media from 20-23 July in Penang. During the session, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) together with Penang Global Tourism gave presentations on Penang Tourism and Business Events sectors respectively at a B2B session with Klang ... -
Malaysia allows Singaporeans, Bruneians & Expatriates to Enter the Country
Malaysia is gradually lifting the three month old ban on foreigners from entering into the country as it is now in the COVID-19 recovery stage. Malaysia had earlier closed its borders for foreign visitors to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The country has now agreed to allow Singaporeans and Bruneians to ... -
Ashwin Gunasekeran Elected Chairman for ICCA – Asia Pacific
International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Chapter elected its new Executive Committee for the term 2020 – 2022 through an electoral process that was carried out from 6 – 31 March 2020. Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s (PCEB) CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran has been elected as the new Chairman. He takes over from outgoing ... -
A trip to Malaysia is unrivaled and unbelievable!!
Malaysia has grabbed the top honors at the ITB Travel Trade “The Golden City Gate Awards” in Berlin. This award recognizes the best film, print and multimedia promotions in the tourism industry. The winning theme was on a tourism Malaysia’s advertisement that shows the country’s longstanding wayang kuilt theater tradition. It got the first prize ... -
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 shot down in Ukraine
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was on a scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down in eastern Ukraine as claimed by various news agencies. The fatal attack was most likely carried by a surface to air missile. Ukrainian, Russian and rebel leaders deny their involvement in this sabotage but possibility of separatists ...
