Tourism
Digital tourism Innovation Lab Cohort 3: MDEC paves the way for a tech-driven tourism future
MDEC celebrates the success of Cohort 3 of its Digital Tourism Innovation Lab, a programme designed to accelerate the digital transformation of Malaysia’s tourism sector.
Malaysia sees increased cross-border transactions via Alipay+ and PayNet
5th most popular destination for Chinese, 6th amongst other Asian tourists
Enabled 13 international e-wallets & bank apps for seamless travel experience
Malaysia Focus 2024 – Steady as she goes, says StanChart Bank
Domestic demand to remain a key growth driver with RM expected to outperform
Core inflation to remain benign, Bank Negara to maintain Overnight Policy Rate at 3.0%
Soft Space partners Hong Leong Bank, JCBI to drive JCB Card acceptance in Malaysia
Soft Space, JCB International,and Hong Leong Bank have joined forces to actively drive JCB Card acceptance in Malaysia, bolstered by strong post-pandemic economic recovery prospects.
Boost offers Thai tourists cashless payment convenience in Malaysia via DuitNow QR payments
Service in collaboration with PayNet’s cross border payment network
Cross-border QR payments for Indonesian & Singapore tourists in the works
Indosat Ooredoo expands 5G services to Makassar, Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo's launch of its 5G commercial services in Makassar is a continuation of its efforts to power Indonesia’s 5G revolution, following the previous launch of 5G commercial services in Solo, Jakarta, and Surabaya.
Boost, Sabah Tourism Board to Spur Domestic Tourism
Homegrown eWallet Boost announced a new collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board to support the revival and regeneration of the state’s tourism sector and overall local economy.
Tourplus signs MoU with ChongQing China Youth Travel Services
The Malaysian travel tech startup will be a tour supplier for the Chinese organisation, in preparation for post-Covid return to tourism.
LokaLocal’s Virtual Tours offer travellers a taste of Malaysia
Can be integrated with booking systems, run guided online tours
Try-before-you-buy allows global travellers to make better decisions
LokaLocal striving to stay afloat by playing to its strengths
Travel experiences startup recorded zero bookings during the pandemic, but is utilising its core technology and skills to survive.
