Malaysia Travel News

From Noor Soraya Mohd Jamal LONDON, Nov 8 -- Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia was voted "Asia's Leading Airline" by over 180,000 industry professionals in a global poll conducted by the World Travel Awards.

Los Angeles, Nov 6, 2009 - - The Media Development Authority of Singapore today announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year.

World-renowned classical music conductor Datuk Ooi Chean See, who also a Tourism Malaysia ambassador, has a mission -- to sell Malaysian fine arts and culture to the world.

By Neville D'Cruz SYDNEY, Nov 1 -- The strong Australian dollar and Malaysia's ranking as a top tourist destination has resulted in a 33 per cent increase, to a record 427,076, in Aussie departures to Malaysia last year.

I'm travelling to Malaysia in June and wonder what the appropriate dress is. I know it's a Muslim country and want to be respectful of the culture.

The gleaming waters of the South China Sea off Malaysia's northeast coast conceal some of the richest sea life anywhere: You can snorkel or dive to see giant sea turtles, sharks, tropical fish and ... It is 5:30 a.m. as dawn breaks over Kuala Lumpur.

In a continuous effort to delight customers, Malaysia Airlines together with its in-flight caterer, LSG Sky Chefs Brahim, held a Middle Eastern food tasting session recently for selected customers under its 'Friends of MH' programme.

Royal Malaysian Armed Forces RMAF with Megamas lead military instructor Rusmi bin Merzuki and Megamas General Manager, Mohd Roger Ainsworth.

Malaysia Sun Monday 2nd November, 2009 Kuala Lumpur, November 2 : An electrical engineer in Malaysia has accomplished a fuel feat at 21 km per litre.

STOCKHOLM: Malaysia is confident that it will continue to receive a steady flow of tourists from Sweden although the Malaysia Airlines no longer operate direct flights between Stockholm and Kuala Lumpur.

If you're into swinging cats around - the low-cost Tune Hotel's not for you. But with rooms from as low as 25 cents a night , it's worth leaving the puss at home.

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 29 : Malaysia's Tourism Ministry has been urged to install Tamil signboards and announcements at airports in order to cater to non-English speaking Indians.

Royal Malaysian Armed Forces RMAF from Squadron No seven Kuching, Sarawak, led by Lt Col Tan Lai Hock, including seven other TUDM personnel, were given military training at the Megamas Training facilities on Oct 27-29. This is the sixth consecutive year Megamas has delivered military training courses to RMAF , according to a press release.

Officials from North and South Korea met secretly last week to discuss a possible summit, several South Korean newspapers have reported.

October 2009 - The newly redeveloped Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang has appointed John Brock as Executive Sous Chef to head its new beach front restaurant and also assume complete responsibility for the resort's western culinary offerings.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit India from Nov. 16 to 18 after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation economic summit in Singapore.

Search and rescue operations are under way in Malaysia for primary school children feared drowned after a suspension bridge collapsed during a camping trip.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 -- Kuala Lumpur Metro Group is eyeing China and Vietnam to expand its resort development business, said managing director Datuk Low Tak Fatt.

New Delhi, Oct 26 A small marketing gimmick of a model posing as famous Hollywood actor Marilyn Monroe - complete with her white dress flying - caught everyone's imagination at a press conference here and gave a sneak peek into the scores of attractions at Singapore's biggest casino resort scheduled to open next year.

Reports indicate that more than 30,000 devotees thronged the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple, better known as the glass temple, at its opening after renovation in Johor, Malaysia.