Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
The 11th International Tawau Cultural Festival 2026 is transforming the border town into a cultural tourism powerhouse, attracting international delegations and generating economic opportunities across Sabah's communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix coming to Sepang International Circuit in October should generate income for petty traders and hawker stalls, not just large corporations and hotel chains.
Malaysia's decommissioned naval vessel Ex-Hang Tuah has been handed to Perak state to become a memorial museum. The RM30 million project, launching in 2027, will showcase maritime heritage while revitalising Lumut's waterfront economy.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid emphasizing substantial tourism and investment benefits despite Bahrain bearing hosting costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored Malaysia's capacity to organise world-class sporting spectacles, citing the return of Formula 1 racing to the Sepang International Circuit as evidence of the nation's infrastructure and operational prowess.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim inaugurated Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, a three-day cultural extravaganza attracting over 700 international tourists. The event showcases Malaysia's diverse heritage through parades, performances, and culinary displays.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the restoration and reopening of Fort Cornwallis in Penang, emphasizing the project's educational value in teaching future generations about Malaysia's colonial heritage.
Five Malaysian cocktail venues have secured positions on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 extended rankings, with Cabinet 8 KL making its debut and Backdoor Bodega climbing steadily among Asia's elite drinking establishments.
Sabah's tourism ministry is strengthening cooperation with Johor to boost domestic and international visitor numbers ahead of Visit Sabah Year 2027, focusing on cross-promotion and heritage preservation.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2kscyg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2kscyp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22272%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EMATTA%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Malaysia's tourism industry association is challenging the government's decision to exclude licensed tourism transport from diesel subsidies, arguing the move will harm both domestic and international visitors while undermining the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.