Cruise 2025 – My Experience Aboard MV Piano Land’s Maiden Voyage from Malaysia

Malaysia marked a major moment in cruise tourism on 29 November 2025, and I was lucky enough to witness it. The country officially welcomed the maiden voyage of M/V Piano Land, making it the first Chinese cruise ship ever to be homeported in Malaysia. The excitement at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal was undeniable, with a special Welcome Reception…

Cruise 2025 – MV Piano Land Arrives in Malaysia: A New Wave of Luxury Cruising at Port Klang

Malaysia’s cruise scene is sailing into an exciting new chapter! Tourism Malaysia officially welcomed the luxurious MV Piano Land at Port Klang, marking a major boost for the country’s maritime tourism just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026. Arriving from Hong Kong with over 1,760 passengers, MV Piano Land will be operating 11 sailings from 29 November to 25 December…

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…

“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…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 3: Kluang to Batu Pahat & in between

Our third day in Johor brought us deeper into the heart of Batu Pahat, also known as Bandar Penggaram. With a history tracing back to the 15th century, this charming town carries a fascinating legend. It is said that during the reign of the Melaka Sultanate, Siamese forces once retreated here after a battle. In desperation,…

MALAYSIA-SAUDIA: ISLAMICRUISE’S LATEST HISTORIC MILESTONE

IslamiCruise International Sdn Bhd (IslamiCruise International), the pioneer of the Islamic cruise experience in the world, has positioned itself to bringing over 6,000 tourists into Malaysia through the IslamiCruise Malaysia-Saudia come January 2026. This planned two-way voyage between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia is the result of a collaboration between IslamiCruise and Aroya Cruises, a state-owned…

The 55th edition of the MATTA Fair

Malaysia’s favourite travel fair by The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), is once again convening its 55th edition of the MATTA Fair, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur from the 6 to 8 September 2024…. This particular edition of the MATTA Fair is said to be…