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…

Dinner aboard Manohra Cruise along the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand

The Mae Nam Chao Phraya is a river that nurtures the Thai people… Mae Nam (in Thai language) is a generic term for river with Mae signifying mother and Nam water. The Thai royal and noble title Chao Phraya can be translated as Grand Duke. The two terms together reflects the reverence the Thai people…

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair September 2019

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair September 2019 was officially launched by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Menteri Besar Johor, YAB Dato’ Dr Sahruddin bin Jamal and MATTA President Datuk Tan Kok Liang…