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Consumer Confidence To Travel Gets A Boost, International Travel To Resume
Malaysians are getting more confident about travelling within the country, according to the latest survey by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), while international travel is on the horizon.
Marina Mahathir: To Stay In Or Head Out? That Is The Question
Should I stay or should I go? Even as the pandemic turns endemic, this quandary will remain for some time to come. And it applies to all aspects of movement -- dining in, travelling locally, and especially travelling abroad.
Big In Johor: Sunway Hotel’s Big Box Is JB’s New Cool Hangout
Looking for the next big thing? Having just opened over the weekend, the new Sunway Hotel Big Box is the first Sunway hotel in southern Malaysia and a new haven of nature and adventure.
Sarawak Reopens Today, 1 October, Despite Highest COVID-19 Cases
Sarawak is ready to reopen to domestic tourists from today, 1 October, onwards.
8 Audiobooks To Help You Crush Your 2021 Reading Goal
You don’t need to give up the reading habit you cultivated at home just because you’re no longer indoors most of the time. Give these audiobooks a listen on your commute or while at work.
6 Amazing Day Hikes Near Kuala Lumpur
Adventure is right at your doorstep when you hike these eight trails just a stone’s throw away from KL city.
Tioman, Genting Highlands Tourism Bubble On Pause, Thailand Considers Allowing Malaysian Tourists
The Tioman Island and Genting Highlands tourism bubble scheduled to begin on 1 October has been suspended indefinitely.
Talking Women & Money With Michelle Chin, Host Of Her Duit Podcast
Let’s talk about the lesser known F word - Finance.
AirAsia Rewards Unlimited Pass Holders With Free Flights
Have AisAsia Unlimited Pass, will travel. AirAsia Unlimited Pass (Cuti-Cuti Malaysia) holders may now redeem one return free flight to Langkawi or any domestic destination to compensate for the missed travel opportunities brought by the quarantine restrictions imposed over the past year.
7 Things To Think About Before Booking That Overdue Holiday
Vaxxed and ready to relax? Here are seven things to take into consideration before you hit ‘book now’ on that trip to your favourite Malaysian island.
Family Fun For The Fully-Vaxxed: Malaysia Theme Parks, Zoo Negara & KL bird Park To Reopen
Up for some family fun? Theme parks nationwide will be allowed to open after the country’s vaccination rate among its adult population reaches 90%. Meanwhile, Zoo Negara and KL Bird Park scheduled to reopen this Friday.
Water Wonderful World: 10 Fun Activities In Malaysia & Where To Enjoy Them
Yearning for some vitamin sea? From wakeboarding to diving to bamboo rafting, here are 10 water-related activities you can enjoy throughout Malaysia for you to get your fix of sun, fun, and adventure.
Best Of Malaysia: 6 Hiking Trails To Explore Now
Planning your next big climb? From easy to moderate to trails reserved for pros, this list will clue you in on Malaysia’s best hiking trails and when to visit them.
More Panda-monium: Celebrate Singapore’s First Panda Cub With ‘Feeding Panda’ Online Game
Singapore-based gaming startup, Storms, launched Feeding Panda — a game celebrating the birth of the island nation’s first panda cub and inspired by a panda’s love of food. And these pandas don’t just eat bamboo!
How To Have A Fun Family Vacay & Keep The Peace
Family vacations needn’t be a stressful endeavour. Compromise, smart scheduling, self-care, splitting up, and introducing novelty can transform a dreaded tradition into a memorable experience.
Interstate Travel To Resume Once Malaysia Achieves 90% Adult Vaccination
Malaysia will allow more tourist destinations to reopen to local travellers, lifting its inter-state travel ban once at least 90 per cent of its adult population are vaccinated against Covid-19.
8 Hidden & Unique Tiny Coffeeshops In Malaysia
With parts of Malaysia opening up, it’s time to resume cafe-hopping to get your long-awaited caffeine fix outdoors. But you don’t want to visit crowded cafes right now. That’s where these tiny, hidden cafes come in handy.
Langka-whee! The Best Island Deals Are Now On KLOOK
Klook is offering awesome deals of up to 50% off as part of their Bring Me To Langka-Wheee! campaign. Malaysians can easily plan out their entire Langkawi itineraries ranging from attractions to hotel packages, tours, and even car rentals at good discounts.
Vlogging 101: How To Easily Edit Your Travel Videos
Helpful tips on how to edit your travel videos and some tools that will up your video game.
The World (of Food) With… Zoee Wong
Discussing accessibility and sustainability in food, and what we can do to keep pushing women forward in the kitchen.
Malaysians Can Look Forward To Reopening Of More Local Holiday Destinations
Will we be able to travel again soon? More tourist attractions throughout Malaysia will be opened to the public soon, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
10 Luxury Yachts That’ll Make Your Jaw Drop
Whether it’s just to ‘cuci mata’ or inspire you to hustle a little (or a lot) harder, here are some rather amazing luxury yachts.
Explore Malaysia’s Street Food With Tourism Malaysia & Jackie M
A Malaysian-born, Sydney-based hawker food expert, Jackie M and her group of culinary experts are collaborating with Tourism Malaysia Sydney for the second series of Street Food Journeys.
Penang’s Bukit Bendera Added To UNESCO Biosphere Reserve List
Penang’s Bukit Bendera was recently recognised as Malaysia’s Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).























