Malaysia tourism
Mandarin Oriental sees potential in South-east Asia to more than double its global footprint
This follows the opening of its first regional resort in Desaru Coast, where the group also plans to develop branded residences
Mandarin Oriental launches its first South-east Asian resort in Desaru Coast
Set within nearly 52 hectares of rainforest, the property has 44 suites and a four-bedroom pool villa
A stronger ringgit is unleashing Malaysians’ demand for premium travel destinations, experiences
Travel platforms and money changers say the firmer currency is loosening residents’ purse strings for trips abroad
Kuok Group’s Allgreen Properties revamps Johor Bahru City Square to tap RTS link
Group bought back majority stake it sold to GIC 20 years ago; multi-phase redevelopment to be completed by end 2027
Malaysia’s medical tourism sector to have ‘robust growth’ amid intensifying global race: report
International partnerships, including a Malaysia healthcare week held in Kuwait to attract patients from the Middle East, form part of the country’s initiative
Genting’s trek from hilltop casino to multibillion-dollar global conglomerate
The group is today much more than a casino operator – with a hand in property, plantations and energy
One&Only Desaru’s exit clouds Johor’s high-end tourism ambitions even as SEZ hopes rise
But industry players insist Desaru is primed for growth with better connectivity and fresh hotel investments
Malaysia misses 2024 tourist arrival targets despite reporting over 25 million visitors
It fell short of its 27.3 million target that the tourism, arts, and culture ministry had set last year
KidZania Singapore operator Sim Leisure dreams of creating Asia’s theme parks of tomorrow
Founder and executive chairman Sim Choo Kheng’s hopes are for the company to be an operator that is ‘not necessarily the biggest, but the most successful in terms of efficiency and profitability’
IHH Healthcare confident Malaysia will remain key medical tourism hub despite headwinds
The group also highlights transitional care opportunities in Singapore, and Ebitda breakeven in its China clinics
