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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysian mosques to become part of the country's tourism ecosystem, allowing visitors to experience Islamic heritage and Malaysian hospitality while maintaining their core religious functions.
Ipoh's upcoming Jom Makan Expo 2026 will spotlight the city's diverse culinary heritage as a symbol of national unity, featuring over 50 food stalls and traditional galleries celebrating local food culture.
Penang will assess the structural safety of heritage buildings statewide after debris from a shophouse on Armenian Street injured two Sri Lankan tourists. Termite damage caused the collapse.
A structural failure at a heritage building in George Town's Armenian Street has left two Sri Lankan tourists injured. Penang authorities have now mandated comprehensive safety inspections across all heritage properties in the state.
South Korea will enforce harsher penalties for overcharging tourists in accommodation and transport sectors from August, including business suspensions and taxi licence revocations, signalling the government's commitment to consumer protection.
Malaysia stands to gain substantial economic benefits from hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Deputy Prime Minister Zahid pointing to surging tourist arrivals and enhanced international visibility as catalysts for attracting fresh investment capital.
Five Italian students and their supervisor have apologized to a Thai woman after a dispute aboard a Bangkok BTS train involving loud behavior and insulting remarks. The case was resolved at a police station with fines and a public apology.