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Labuan-Brunei Tourism Ties To Be Reactivated Ahead Of Borneo Flora Festival - Dr Zaliha
LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Tourism ties between Labuan and Brunei are set to be revitalised following high-level discussions aimed at boosting regional travel and strengthening cross-border cooperation, ahead of the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF)...
Travellers from 63 territories, including Singapore, could use QR code to enter Malaysia in 2026
Cars entering Johor from Singapore at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs Immigration and Quarantine complex in Johor on Sept 22, 2022.PHOTO: ST FILE KUALA LUMPUR - Travellers from 63 countries and territories and those holding the long-term...

Malaysia expands TNG eWallet access for Asean tourists ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026, TNG Digital wants to enhance the local economy through tourism by enabling international tourists to register for a TNG eWallet account. Previously offered to Singaporeans, TNG Digital...

TNG eWallet is now available for ASEAN Tourists visiting Malaysia
Just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026, TNG Digital wants to enhance the local economy through tourism by enabling international tourists to register for a TNG eWallet account. Previously offered to Singaporeans, TNG Digital is expanding its reach...

Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry has kicked off the year with a surge in visitor arrivals, recording a total of 923,709 tourists between January and March, an 18.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Of this total, 366,727 were...

Upland Resources advances opportunities in Brunei and Malaysia
Save to read list Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt, Assistant Editor Hydrocarbon Engineering, Tuesday, 13 May 2025 11:00 Upland Resources Ltd has reported progress in advancing its hydrocarbon development initiatives across Southeast Asia. Onshore...

Brunei High Commission hosts reception to mark 41st National Day
The Brunei High Commission in Dhaka hosted a grand reception to mark the 41st National Day of Brunei Darussalam, reaffirming the enduring friendship and growing strategic partnership between Brunei and Bangladesh. In his address, Brunei High...

Cruising for all the ages
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated the forthcoming launch of its next cutting-edge vessel, Norwegian Luna, with an exclusive media event held in Dubai. The debut of Norwegian Luna in March 2026 marks the next phase in NCL's revolutionary...

TNG eWallet Now Allows Tourists To Register And Use QR Payments In Malaysia
TNG Digital has announced that its e-wallet platform, TNG eWallet, now enables international tourists to sign up for an account and make cashless transactions. This allows foreigners to easily make QR payments to local vendors and even reload...

Lao Delegation Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Brunei
KPL (KPL) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr. Linkham Douangsavanh recently led a Lao delegation on an official visit to Brunei Darussalam to attend the 2nd Lao-Brunei Bilateral Cooperation Committee Meeting and other related events,...

Over 50,000 visitors expected in Labuan for Borneo Floral Festival 2025 in major tourism push
Invited guests and volunteers in a group photo during the pre-BFF event. KUCHING (May 5): Labuan will be hosting the BORNEO FLORA FESTIVAL (BFF) 2025 from July 26 to 30, which is expected to draw more than 50,000 local and foreign tourists to the...

Tourist guides encouraged to use AI to enhance capabilities
Joniston (third left) receiving a memento from Sebastian at the WFTGA Trainer Convention. KOTA KINABALU (Feb 20): Tourist guides are encouraged to embrace new tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their capabilities in shaping...

Brunei-Balikpapan route resumes operations
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) relaunched its flights to Balikpapan, Indonesia, yesterday with the inaugural flight departing from Brunei International Airport at 7pm. Among those onboard were RB Board of Director Colonel (Rtd) Norsuriati binti Haji...

The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2026 Journey
The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, is proud to unveil its 2026 Journey — its most ambitious voyage yet. Sailing to 90 destinations across 20 countries on six continents, this once-in-a-lifetime journey invites...

Brunei-Beijing Daxing flights resume
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced the resumption of its services to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) starting April 28. The resumptions of air services will re-establish a vital connection between Brunei and the capital of China after...

Tiong proposes Royal Brunei Airlines routes to Melaka, Johor Bahru, Bintulu
Tiong says the proposal followed recent discussions with representatives from Royal Brunei Airlines and Flydubai during his official visit to the Middle East. – Photo via Facebook/Dato Seri Tiong King Sing SIBU (May 2): The Federal Ministry of...

Enjoy accessible and convenient travel across Malaysia and Thailand with affordable AirAsia
Talking about travel, many of us tend to overlook the beauty on our doorstep. Take Southeast Asia of where we belong for instance. It can be a source of wonder and joy where different cultures, traditions, foods, perspectives, and ways of life...

Sabre Brunei, Tourism Malaysia host over 200 guests in Hari Raya event
Sabre Travel Network (Brunei) Sdn Bhd and the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board jointly hosted a Hari Raya Open Office celebration at the Banquet Hall, J Hotel, recently. The event saw the attendance of over 230 guests, including foreign diplomats,...

EaseMyTrip launches the Easy Summer Sale with Unbeatable Discounts on Flights, Hotels, Holidays & More
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest and most trusted online travel tech platforms, has announced the launch of its much-awaited Easy Summer Sale, bringing sizzling travel deals for customers across the country. The limited-period sale is live...

Does Brunei Really Live Up to Its ‘Boring’ Reputation?
At first glance, Brunei might seem like the quiet kid in the Southeast Asian playground. It’s the one that sits in the corner and rarely makes a fuss. Nestled on the mystical island of Borneo, it’s only a couple of hours away from Singapore on the...