A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia:
Malaysia announces new direct flights from Lanzhou, China to KL
Malaysia has marked a significant expansion in its air travel network with the launch of a new direct flight connecting Lanzhou in China’s Gansu Province to Kuala Lumpur. This inaugural service, now operating three times a week, represents a major milestone in Malaysia’s ongoing campaign to strengthen tourism and economic relations with China through enhanced air accessibility and cross-border cooperation. The new route, serviced by a narrow-body Airbus A320 configured for 156 passengers, is the first direct link between Lanzhou and Malaysia.
(source: Travel and Tour World)
New high-speed train to fast-track tourism links to China
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Tiong King Sing, recently attended the launch of a high-speed train in Qingdao, China, which he lauded as a historic moment for our country. Taking to his official Facebook page, Tiong shared that what was launched was not an ordinary train, but one that is adorned with promotional materials for tourism in Malaysia, aptly named the “Malaysia: Truly Asia” high-speed train.
(source: World of Buzz)
Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign launched in Istanbul
Malaysia has unveiled a campaign that it seeks to rely on to help the Southeast Asian nation attract more tourists from around the world. The Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign was introduced at the Colours of the World event held in Istanbul’s Yenikapı neighbourhood. The launch was led by Malaysia’s Istanbul Consul General Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar, who introduced the campaign’s official logo, mascot and theme song.
(source: Daily Sabah)
Malaysia Tourism rolls out new Malaysia Photo Hunt 2025 competition
Malaysia has launched the Malaysia Photo Hunt 2025, a dynamic photo and video competition designed to energise tourism promotion ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. By inviting Malaysians, foreign residents and international visitors to capture and share their travel experiences, the initiative aims to spotlight the country’s rich diversity of destinations, encouraging wider awareness and engagement. Supported by a substantial prize pool and strategic partnerships with leading tech brands, this creative campaign leverages authentic visual storytelling to inspire both domestic and global travellers, ultimately boosting Malaysia’s tourism appeal as the nation prepares for VM2026
(source: Travel and Tour World)
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