Latest Malaysia Travel News

This section will feature the latest Malaysia Travel News for your information. News related to traveling in Malaysia such as the latest airline promotion, the visa entry requirements, the security measure taken at major international airports in Malaysia and other relevant news will be featured here.

Travel News 2020

FREE Entry to KL Tower

To encourage tourism during the RMCO, KL Tower is offering FREE entry to the observation deck from 1-31 July 2020. Call +603 2020 5499

Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2020

This is the 17th edition international challenge which will be held at Lanjut Beach Resort, Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia. It will be on from 11-13th September 2020. See more at the official website.

Borneo International Kite Festival 2020

This kite flying festival will be held from 28th Sept -2nd Oct 2020 at Old Airport Runway, Bintulu, Sarawak. Some 400 participants from over 25 countries will be here to show their skills and talents in kite flying.

Video of previous year's event:

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival

This year-end event at Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang will be held from 5-6th Dec 2020, 9am-5pm.

Tel: +604 650 5133

Chinese New Year Celebration

Look out for the many open houses that you can go to during the Chinese New Year which will be from 25-26 January 2020. The celebration will be on for 15 days until 8 February 2020.

Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

See the many colourful balloon up on the air. The event will be on from 1-2 Feb 2020 at Padang Polo, Penang Island. This event is organized by AKA Balloon and supported by Penang State Tourism Bureau and Penang Island City Council.

Non-stop Komuter Service to Batu Caves

In conjunction with Thaipusam celebration, the KTM Komuter will operate the service to Batu Caves for 24 hours from 7-10 Feb 2020. See the schedule here.

4-5 April 2020: MATTA Fair Cuti Cuti Malaysia (New)

Head to this fair and get great offers for domestic travel destination in Malaysia. Venue is at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

MATTA FAIR I 2020 (Dates Revised)

The first MATTA FAIR of 2020 in Kuala Lumpur will be held from 1st-3rd May 2020 at PWTC. Entrance fee is RM4/person and children below 12 is free. The time is from 10am to 9pm daily.

Taman Negara Bird Count

Head to Taman Negara from 13-15 March 2020 for a time of spotting the birds and their habitats. This event will be held at Taman Negara Kuala Tahan, Jerantut, Pahang. Call +6013-331 9822 for more information.

Fraser's Hill International Bird Race 2020

Head to Fraser's Hill from 21-22 June 2020 for a relaxing time of looking for birds and have fun at the same time. Join either the advance, novice or local category. This event is organized by Fraser's Hill Development Corporation. Further information can be obtained by calling 09-5681 624.