Shanghai Spring Festival Tourism Spending Jumps 20.9 Pct, Visitor Arrivals Rise 8.36 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Shanghai has rolled out more than 2,570 cultural and tourism activities during the Spring Festival period to boost travel demand, driving strong growth in visitor arrivals and tourism spending.

Berjaya Land’s Net Loss Widens To RM121.76 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Land Bhd posted a wider net loss of RM121.76 million for the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (2Q FY2026), compared with a net loss of RM33.93 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

Japan's Umaji Village brings The Taste Of Yuzu To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian yuzu fans will be able to enjoy the distinctive flavour and aroma of the Japanese citrus fruit, as yuzu products from Umaji Village in Kochi Prefecture, on Japan’s southern Shikoku island, are being brought to Malaysia for the first time.

Dubai Gold District Debuts As Global Gold, Jewellery Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Ithra Dubai has officially launched the Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to significantly enhance Dubai’s position as the world’s leading hub for the gold and jewellery trade.

ECERDC Shifts To Targeted Development Phase Under EDP 2026-2030

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Fatin Umairah Abd Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) is now entering a more focused phase of targeted development, with the rollout of the East Coast Development Plan (EDP) 2026-2030, after surpassing its investment and job creation targets under the East Coast Economic Region Master Plan (EMP 2.0).

Pertamina's RDMP Balikpapan Operation Boosts Indonesia’s Refining Capacity

JAKARTA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- After nearly a decade of development, the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Balikpapan project, the flagship initiative under the national RDMP programme of PT Pertamina (Persero), has entered its initial operation phase, marking a major milestone in Indonesia’s refinery modernisation efforts.

Richmond Asia Group Targets 20-hotel Portfolio In Malaysia By 2033

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Richmond Asia Group plans to expand its hospitality portfolio in Malaysia to 20 hotels over the next eight years.

Malaysia Airlines Flight Returns To Paris Shortly After Departure Due To Engine Indication Anomaly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines confirmed that its flight MH21 operating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to KL International Airport on Jan 7 has returned to CDG shortly after departure as a precautionary measure following an engine indication anomaly.

Well-Located Assets To Drive Klang Valley Property Market In 2026 -- CBRE WTW

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Klang Valley property market performance for this year will be mainly driven by well-located, high-quality assets that meet changing work, shopping and travel needs, according to CBRE WTW Valuation and Advisory Sdn Bhd.

MITTA, MOTAC Step Up Efforts To Curb Illegal Tourism Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Indian Tour and Travel Association (MITTA) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) are stepping up efforts to curb illegal and unlicensed tourism operators amid a rise in such activities.

Hilton, Explora Journeys Launch Luxury Ocean Loyalty Tie-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have unveiled an exclusive partnership that brings high-end cruising into Hilton’s global loyalty ecosystem, marking Hilton’s first major expansion into luxury ocean travel.

Airports, Regulations, Infra Must Evolve Amid Surging ASEAN Aviation Demand - Capt Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Airports, regulations and infrastructure across the region must evolve rapidly to keep pace with surging air travel demand, with ASEAN expected to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy in the next decade, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said.