Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wong Now Open for Bookings
The Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing is now ready to accept bookings and is currently offering a special room promotion as part of its opening campaign. With 272 guestrooms, the new wing has three fully equipped function rooms ideal for events and seminars catering up to 240 persons, 24-hour concierge and a daily cocktail for […]
Banyan Tree Debuts in Malaysia with Exclusive 5-Star Resort
Occupying the top seven floors of Banyan Tree Signatures Pavilion Kuala Lumpur building, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened 15 June 2018 and features 55 exquisite rooms and suites, ranging from 51 -200 square metres in size, with a contemporary flair. Most of the rooms and suites overlook the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur […]
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa Expands Nature Reserve Experiences
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, in Malaysian Borneo, has launched new immersive guest experiences as part of the re-development of the respected nature reserve in Sabah. The innovative recreational proposition is designed to enhance the reserve’s conservation education programme, as well as introduce a range of new nature and adventure experiences. Completed in June […]
AirAsia to Fly from Kota Kinabalu to Bangkok Starting from 16 August
AirAsia will start flying from Kota Kinabalu (KK) to Bangkok from 16 August 2018, marking the airline’s ninth route connecting Malaysia and Thailand. In a statement, the low-cost airline said the thrice-weekly KK-Bangkok direct flights would be operated by AirAsia Thailand.
AirAsia to Fly from Penang to Hanoi, Phuket Starting from 1 July
AirAsia will fly to Hanoi and Phuket with direct flights from Penang starting 1 July 2018. In a statement AirAsia said, the routes, which mark the airline’s ninth and tenth route from Penang, would further strengthen its inter-ASEAN connectivity. “Flights from Penang to Hanoi will operate four times weekly, while flights to Phuket will operate […]
Berjaya Plans Kuala Lumpur-Redang Flights to Serve its Redang Island Resorts
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts announced that it has acquired two pre-owned ATR 42-500 aircraft to run twice-daily flights between Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport and Redang Island starting in June. The new service will enable the Malaysia-based hotel operator to fill its rooms in Redang Island, where it operates Taaras Beach & Spa and Redang Island […]
Goods, Sales and Services Tax Changes
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry has changed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be zero-rated for all goods and services in Malaysia starting 1 June 2018 until further notice. In a statement, the ministry said the move does not include the goods and services listed in the Goods and Services Tax (Exempt Supply) Order 2014, which […]
Hoi An full-day countryside by bike
Spend a full day cycling and kayaking in Hoi An’s beautiful countryside. Starting with pickup at your hotel, you’ll go through a tour introduction and safety briefing then jump on your bike and set off for a leisurely ride. Cycling along village paths, you’ll visit a variety of craft villages that specialise in different […]
Hoi An sunset paddle
Experience sunset in Hoi An’s ancient town from a different perspective – via kayak! Get picked up at your hotel and transfer to the meeting point where you will gear up for an amazing sunset paddle adventure. After a safety briefing, start paddling to the palm islands where beautiful Nipa palms can be seen. […]
Hoi An half-day countryside by bike
Get picked up at your hotel and start cycling to Tra Que vegetable village, which is famous for traditional organic cultivation. Here you will learn how local people apply organic methods, like using natural fertiliser, in growing a variety of herbs and vegetables. Try a healthy local drink called “nuoc e” upon arrival, then walk […]