FLOREY D. MIKIL
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Malaysia now has nine hotels in Michelin Keys Selection, including five new ones (opens the original)
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After debuting in the Michelin Keys Selection last year with four hotels, Malaysia has successfully garnered another five recognitions this year. The global Michelin Keys for 2026 was announced by Michelin Guide recently, with hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang and Langkawi (Kedah) among the properties receiving their first Michelin distinctions. All five of the Malaysian hotels were awarded with One Key. Of these hotels, two are located in Penang’s George Town, marking the first properties i
Batik Air to launch new direct routes to Bali and Batam this October (opens the original)
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Geographical proximity allows Malaysia and Indonesia to have strong tourism ties, as travellers from each nation are able to visit the other with ease. Last year alone, 4.3 million travellers from Indonesia visited Malaysia, showing a 2.9% increase compared to 2024. Medical tourism is a strong contributor, aside from business and leisure travels. Malaysia’s established medical facilities and specialist services are among the appeal for health tourists.
Taste the flavours of Borneo on this culinary journey through Sabah and Sarawak (opens the original)
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There's a reason why “jalan-jalan cari makan” is an often-quoted phrase in Malaysia. The saying – popularised by the 2001 TV show of the same name that’s currently in its 25th season – encapsulates our love for both local explorations and gastronomic wonders. Our nation offers everything from modest street eats to internationally-recognised epicurean delights. Penang is often celebrated as Malaysia’s culinary capital, thanks to flavourful local fare like char kuey teow and asam laksa. Let’s not
Malaysians focus on shorter domestic getaways, seek experiences on travels (opens the original)
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The upcoming Merdeka Day will give Malaysians the chance to go for a short yet rewarding break. Many are also stretching the holiday further by applying for extra time off before or after the three-day weekend. The latest data by Agoda shows a surge in accommodation searches for stays between Aug 22 and Sept 7, compared with the same period last year. Stays in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Langkawi (Kedah) and Kuantan (Pahang) are the most searched on the platform.
Here's why Shenzhen is popular with Malaysians (opens the original)
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With its hundreds of cities and thousands of villages, China is unsurprisingly a favourite among travellers who seek everything from urban hustle to rural calm. Shenzhen, one of the major prefecture cities in China’s Guangdong Province, may be known more for the former and not quite the latter. But visit it in person and you’ll see some of its 10 districts do have countryside charms too. Travelling there is even more convenient now as Malaysia Airlines has recently launched its direct services f
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