The Malaysian borders are reopening on April 1 this year and travel and tour planners and experts are advising Malaysians to look into the ‘extras’ that did not exist before the Covid-19 pandemic so as not to be stranded or left in the lurch. For example, travel insurance is a must when visiting some countries for Covid-19 related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs The Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) said that in order to enjoy a trip that is smooth sailing overseas, tourists should book the trip through a travel agent to avoid teething problems when borders reopen. MITA also advised those who are looking to make a trip abroad…

Since the announcement of the reopening of borders on April 1, local airlines are recording a surge in daily bookings for overseas trips, especially within the Asian region, as Malaysians get their passports ready and draw up travel plans. AirAsia Malaysia said bookings for international travel have doubled since the announcement that borders are reopening on April 1. Popular destinations include Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali), Singapore, Manila, Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket), Ho Chi Minh City and Dhaka. This has also been supported by the reopening of other countries like Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam, and Air Asia expects to return to 100 percent or more of…

The inaugural edition of the ASEAN Food & Travel (AFT) Awards is all set to dazzle and delight this 31st March. The luncheon cum awards ceremony will be officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia.  This awards event seeks to recognise the achievements of outstanding Malaysian SMEs and entrepreneurs in the food and travel industries who have been resilient and excelled in their business endeavours despite the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The theme of this year’s awards event is “Honouring Outstanding Malaysian SMEs in the Food & Travel Industry” and a host of inspiring businesses and…

In collaboration with local Peranakan communities, ACM presents a special throwback to the Peranakan Museum’s past and snippets of Peranakan art and culture with Apa Khabair? – Peranakan Museum in the Making, a pop-up exhibition held at ACM’s Contemporary Gallery. The display represents the museum’s commitment to working with the diverse Peranakan communities to broaden the public’s understanding of this vibrant living culture. It also provides visitors a teaser of what to expect when the much-anticipated reopening of the Peranakan Museum happens in the first half of 2023. In the pop-up display which opened on 25 February, visitors to Apa Khabair? can discover the worlds of our Peranakan communities in…

Flow revolutionises hotel stays for both hoteliers and guests with the ability to book 3- to 5-star hotel rooms on an hourly basis The Flow App brings convenience, affordability, and accessibility to users The app offers stays at a fraction of the regular cost at over 40 hotels in the Klang Valley area and counting Flow – an hourly hotel booking app, is now available in Malaysia. The app is looking to revolutionise the way guests view and use luxury hotels by introducing Klang Valley residents to the concept and possibilities of daycations and micro-stays at some of the best hotels in town. The Flow app and its platform open…