International cruise ship Star Dream Cruise docks at Marina Island in Lumut, providing a major boost to maritime tourism across Pangkor and Perak ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Category: News & Happenings
Ipoh hosts Pantai Timur Fest 2026 at AEON Mall Kinta City, bringing the rich culture, heritage, and gastronomy of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang to Perak ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
WEIL Hotel in Ipoh makes history after receiving official recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records as the country’s first ESG-certified hotel, setting a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality.
Over 27,000 traditional oil lamps illuminate the royal town of Kuala Kangsar as nearly 20,000 visitors gather at Persisiran Sayong for Pesta Panjut 2026 to celebrate Perak’s rich Ramadan heritage.
Tourism Perak welcomes four travel agencies from Seoul for a familiarisation trip, showcasing Ipoh and Taiping as ideal destinations for ‘slow travel’ and ‘healing tourism’ ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Tourism Perak wraps up a four-day showcase at the Thailand International Travel Fair 2026 in Bangkok, engaging local travel agents to position the state as a top destination ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Batik Air’s inaugural flight from Singapore touches down at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, launching a direct route set to boost regional arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing meets with Perak’s travel and hospitality leaders in Ipoh to gather direct industry feedback, align data, and strengthen federal-state collaboration ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort (BMLR) has launched ThinkCup Café, a nature-inspired retreat at Ripple Hills offering panoramic views of Bukit Merah Lake. Combining scenic charm, eco-conscious design, and signature F&B highlights, the café strengthens BMLR’s positioning as a premier leisure destination while promoting sustainability and meaningful visitor experiences.
The 35th MATTA Fair Perak 2025 attracted thousands with exclusive travel deals, industry networking, and local business empowerment, reinforcing Perak’s position as a tourism hub ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.