Travel 2025 – Exploring Johor: My Favourite Spots for Adventure, Food & Hidden Gems

There’s something about Johor that always pulls me back, maybe it’s because my best friend originated from Johor, maybe it is from the mix of coastal beauty, family-friendly attractions, and that warm southern charm that makes you feel right at home. On my recent trip with Gaya Travel and Tourism Johor, I got to go…

Travel 2025 – STAR KRUise Showcase 2026 — Sail Away with Malaysia’s Iconic Music Legends

If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love for music, travel, and luxury cruising — 2026 might just be your year! Malaysia’s legendary music trio KRU — Dato’ Norman, Datuk Yusry, and Edry Abdul Halim — are about to make waves (literally) with an exclusive five-day, four-night musical cruise experience called the STAR KRUise Showcase aboard the Star Voyager Cruise…

Food 2025 – Sweetness with a Purpose: My Visit to Winky Walnut Ice Cream at Pavilion KL 

If there’s one thing that never fails to brighten most people’s day (and that includes mine), it’s ice cream…. and recently, I stumbled upon a spot that serves it with heart and purpose. Say hello to Winky Walnut Ice Cream, the newest dessert haven at Pavilion KL, where every scoop comes with a story worth sharing. The…

MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair 2025: A New Chapter in Faith-Based Travel

The much-anticipated MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair 2025 officially opened its doors this weekend at Tun Razak Hall 4, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, bringing together the best of halal travel, inclusive hospitality, and value-driven tourism experiences. The event kicked off with an opening ceremony that reflected Malaysia’s deep cultural and spiritual roots. The ceremony began with the National Anthem, Negaraku,…

Stay 2025 – Soul of the South: 9 Stays that Define Johor’s Timeless Allure

There’s something magnetic about Johor… a state where city lights meet unspoiled shores, and every turn reveals a new facet of Malaysian hospitality. Let me bring you on a little “tour” through nine distinctive stays that you can consider for your own future stay from cosmopolitan chic to barefoot island bliss….. Sunway Big Box Hotel…

Events 2025 – Brewing Stories at the Selangor Coffee Festival 2025

Coffee isn’t just a drink anymore, it’s pretty much a ritual, a comfort, and for so many of us, a lifestyle. And nowhere is that more true than in Selangor, where coffee connects people across cafés, cities, and conversations. So when I heard that Tourism Selangor was bringing back the Selangor Coffee Festival (SELCOFF) 2025, I knew I had to…

“Meh Lah Johor!” – The Start of Something Majestic for Visit Johor Year 2026

There’s something truly special about being in Johor…. I was lucky to witness it firsthand at Zoo Johor recently, where the state officially launched the mascot, tagline, theme song, and official video for Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY2026), a huge milestone moment that marks the beginning of Johor’s journey towards welcoming 12 million visitors and generating over RM42 billion in…