Malaysia

It’s important to embrace heritage. It’s also possible to embrace the old and traditional in new and exciting ways. As it stands, (one of) Malaysia’s most quintessential textiles – batik – is an ancient art form that still prevails. Today, batik holds such a high status that people often wear it to formal and fancy…

The tourism sector can and likely will revive fully by the end of next year. However, it’s crucial to take on an “aggressive vaccination” approach to achieve the aforementioned. With Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout currently picking up, people are eager and ready to release all their pent-up demand to travel, which will spur the return…

The Klook Jom Durian campaign gathers local durian merchants who prepare vast arrays of durian to fulfil your cravings during lockdown, with discounted rates and delivery services to your doorstep.

Good news for vacationers and tourists! Pangkor Island is set to reopen soon with targets to achieve herd immunity by September and proclaim itself COVID-free.

Seven ways Malaysians have been offering help to those in need, and a nice reminder that the people will take care of each other.

Malaysia’s tourism industry players believe that the country will see more hotels shut down even before they’re allowed to reopen, pointing towards the potential collapse of an entire industry.

The Malaysian government is still mulling over relaxed SOPs for its residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, there’s a push for Malaysia and Singapore to reopen the Causeway while the Philippines is considering a travel ban on Malaysia.

A whopping 150,000 frontliners can expect to be vaccinated soon to ensure safe interaction with customers, while a faster COVID-19 vaccination programme will help in reviving Malaysia’s travel sector.

Interstate travel permits for work purposes will be disallowed to urge the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home and some travel destinations to cure travel itch.

The government is considering relaxing movement restrictions that will benefit anyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes possibly allowing them to travel and dine-in at restaurants.

Malaysia moves up a spot, becoming one of the most powerful passports in the world despite the pandemic. But a lack of tourists is seeing the local arts industries potentially becoming extinct.

Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks among the best per capita in the world, turning our luck around as authorities begin discussing the possible ease of restrictions for fully vaccinated people

Business recovery post COVID-19 looks to be an uphill climb for Malaysia’s hotel industry with occupancy rates averaging at 20% and 63% of hotel staff currently on unpaid leave.

Check out these relatable #CucukMyAZ videos from Malaysians and drool over how people are spending their hot vaxxed summers in other countries!

That long-overdue local getaway can finally be realised as Langkawi is expected to reopen to vacationers this September. The only condition: you need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Romantic sunset views, Instagrammable settings, crystalline waters, and powder-soft sands – this list of Malaysia’s most stunning beachfront cafes and restaurants is a shore thing.

Malaysians are struggling to survive the FMCO. While we fight COVID-19, let’s also fight the urge to give up. Whether it’s for food or diapers, here’s where to go to look for help or to help others.

The current COVID state in Malaysia isn’t looking too well whereas Singapore is taking on a new approach while other countries are experiencing a mixture of progress and regress.

For our 15th episode of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to Low Ngai Yuen and Susan Lankester about the lack of support given to our local arts and culture scene and what we can do to change it. Here’s a recap of that conversation.

It looks like Asia’s the first in and last out when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with vaccinations ramping up, its eventual reopening is on the horizon.

Curated by a stationery addict who is a sucker for packaging, here’s a list of beautiful stores around Malaysia that offers more than pen and paper!

The government is considering relaxing travel restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated and introducing the use of vaccine passports once herd immunity is achieved.

Langkawi’s Kunang Kunang Heritage Villas scored top ratings amongst guests and nabbed an award while they were at it earlier this month.

Those who have been administered with vaccines produced in Russia, India, and China may not be allowed to enter Europe.