Wellness travel: Traveloka launches 10.10 Sale to support self-care holidays
More Malaysians are seeking wellness breaks as a way to rest, recharge and prioritise well-being, according to new data from Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform. In Traveloka’s 2024 ‘Travel Redefined’ APAC study of 12,000 respondents, 31% of Malaysians cited ‘rest and recharge’ as their main reason to travel, with the trend continuing into the first half of 2025 where resorts and villas were among Malaysians’ top five most searched accommodation types on the platform. Domestic wellness hotspots were favoured, with Malaysians booking holidays to the beaches of Kota Kinabalu, Penang and Langkawi in 2025. To encourage more travellers to embark on self-care holidays, Traveloka is launching its 10.10 Travel…
Kaspersky warns: AI scams target hotel guests in Brazil and Malaysia
If you’ve recently stayed at a hotel in Brazil or Malaysia, your credit card details might be at risk. Between June and August 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels, which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has operated since 2015 and has since upgraded its methods. The threat actor is now using artificial intelligence to make attacks more effective and reach additional regions. Analysis shows that many of the new malicious programs used in these attacks contain code likely generated with AI, making them more sophisticated and harder to detect. Brazilian…
World Rivers Day: Agoda Highlights Asia’s Most Captivating Waterways
In honour of World Rivers Day on September 25, digital travel platform Agoda unveils a curated list of must-visit river destinations across Asia. These unique waterways offer travellers unforgettable backdrops that transform with the seasons, offering ever-changing vistas and a multitude of Instagrammable photo opportunities. More than just scenic landscapes, rivers serve as unique gateways to local life and nature. They typically host unique attractions such as night markets, festivals, and riverside cafés, offering an authentic taste of the regional culture and traditions. Agoda has curated a guide to breathtaking yet lesser-known river destinations sure to sail onto every traveller’s bucket list: 1. Perfume River, Hue (Vietnam) The Perfume River streams past Hue’s historic…
A Winter Journey Through Xinjiang, China: Must-Visit Destinations
Xinjiang, the hidden beautiful region in north-western China, is a land where culture, history, and natural beauty converge. Known for its diverse ethnic heritage, Silk Road history, and awe-inspiring landscapes, Xinjiang offers an otherworldly winter experience like no other. Blanketed in snow, the region transforms into a magical destination where frozen lakes glisten under the pale sun and ancient towns whisper tales of the past. If you are planning a winter adventure, here are few destinations in Xinjiang you must visit at least once in your lifetime. 1. Hemu Village Located in the Altay Mountains, Hemu Village is often regarded as one of the most picturesque villages in China. In…
Malaysia Airlines and Qantas to Boost Travel Connectivity
Building on their longstanding ties through the oneworld alliance, this collaboration will see Malaysia Airlines place its ‘MH’ code on 18 Qantas-operated domestic routes across Australia, providing smoother onward connections from key international gateways to cities such as Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, and Launceston. Meanwhile, Qantas will place its ‘QF’ code on Malaysia Airlines flights between Kuala Lumpur and major Australian cities – Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney – as well as to Singapore and popular Malaysian destinations such as Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi, and Penang. This collaboration comes as Malaysia Airlines prepares for a significant expansion in the Australian market later this year. The airline will resume services to…
