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UPSI Unveils Razak Sensei Gallery to Honour Malaysia-Japan Ties and Historical Legacy

UPSI officially launches the Razak Sensei Gallery, inaugurated by Japanese Ambassador Shikata Noriyuki, to honour the late educator’s legacy in strengthening Malaysia-Japan ties and promoting peace education.

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MATTA Fair Perak 2026 Launches as State’s Largest-Ever Travel Showcase

MATTA Fair Perak 2026 opens at the Ipoh Convention Centre featuring a record 159 booths and the debut of a dedicated Domestic Tourism Zone ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

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Tourism Perak Showcases State Attractions to Regional Delegates at ASEAN-China Housing Summit in Ipoh

Tourism Perak showcases the state’s rich culture and premier attractions to international delegates at the ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing 2026 in Ipoh.

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Star Dream Cruise Returns to Marina Island, Boosting Perak’s Maritime Tourism Ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

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.

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East Coast Culture Takes Centre Stage in Ipoh at Pantai Timur Fest 2026

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.

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WEIL Hotel Sets National Precedent as Malaysia’s First Certified ESG Hotel

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.

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27,000 Oil Lamps Illuminate Royal Town as Kuala Kangsar Panjut Festival Draws 20,000 Visitors

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.

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Perak Woos South Korean Market with ‘Healing Tourism’ Familiarisation Trip Ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

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.

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Tourism Perak Targets Thai Market at Bangkok Travel Fair Ahead of Visit Malaysia 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.

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Batik Air Launches Direct Singapore-Ipoh Route as Perak Prepares for Tourism Surge

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.