Malaysia Travel News

Malaysia's Transport Ministry has kept the RM499 fare cap on flights between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak, making Borneo more accessible.

MetMalaysia confirms the northeast monsoon began 27 October, with flood risk on Malaysia's east coast through January 2027. Plan ahead if visiting.

Malaysia Airlines upgraded its KL–Brisbane route to daily A330neo service from 25 October 2026, adding a morning departure to the overnight schedule.

Kazakhstan's Air Astana launches 3x-weekly direct flights between Almaty and Langkawi from 25 December 2026, running through late March 2027.

Land-burning haze from Indonesia hit unhealthy levels across Malaysia in October 2026, disrupting flights at KLIA, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

Hainan Airlines launched twice-weekly Haikou to Penang flights on 11 October 2026, making Haikou the ninth Chinese city with direct service to Penang.

ZIPAIR starts daily Tokyo Narita to Kuala Lumpur flights on 20 October 2026, adding a budget option for Japan-Malaysia travellers.

Lufthansa resumes direct Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur flights from 25 October 2026, ending a 10-year gap. Five weekly flights on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Tourism Malaysia and Trip.com launch Hello Penang with RM20 nightly hotel discounts on bookings made between 7 and 27 October, valid until April 2027.

Malaysia Airlines and China Southern add five codeshare routes from 25 October, giving passengers seamless connections across all eight shared city pairs.

Malaysia's year-end school holidays run November 14 to December 31. Domestic capacity is tighter after MyAirline's suspension. Book flights early.

Malaysia's northeast monsoon closes Perhentian and Redang island resorts from November until March 2027. October is the last window to visit this season.

The 30th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi concluded on 4 October in Putrajaya. The race covered 1,050km across eight stages and drew teams from 18 countries.

Malaysian carrier MyAirline has suspended all operations from 12 October, leaving 125,000 passengers without flights. What affected travellers need to do.

Deepavali 2026 falls on 8 November in Malaysia. Monday 9 November is a public holiday. Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur hosts the main street celebrations.

Formula 1 returns to Sepang International Circuit on 2–4 October 2026. Here's what to expect, how to buy tickets, and how to get there from Kuala Lumpur.

Hilton's flagship luxury brands make their Malaysia debut in 2026 - both the Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Kuala Lumpur open before year-end.

AirAsia has suspended multiple international routes amid an ongoing financial crisis. Here's which routes are affected and what your options are.

Penang Cocktail Week runs 15–20 September 2026 in George Town, bringing bartenders, brands, and cocktail enthusiasts to Malaysia's UNESCO heritage city.

Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia arrives in Penang 24–27 September 2026 with travel deals, cultural performances and tourism promotions.

Malaysia's MATTA Fair 2026 closed on 6 September with 2,026 booths at MITEC, KL. Here are the airline promotions and package deals still available to book.

Anak Krakatau ash cancelled 20 Malaysia-Jakarta flights on 6 September 2026, affecting Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air passengers.

Malaysia's MyNIISe automated e-gates roll out September 2026, cutting passport clearance to 4-5 seconds per traveller at major entry points.

Malaysia's MEV is restricted to 31 nationalities from 1 September 2026. Indian and Chinese passport holders must now apply for single-entry visas instead.

Tourism Malaysia's 2026 campaign enters its September phase. Here's what the push means for travellers and why autumn is one of the better times to visit.

CAAM has issued airspace restrictions around KLIA and Dataran Merdeka from 26–31 August 2026 for Malaysia's National Day and Malaysia Day flypasts.

Batik Air Malaysia has launched daily flights between Bangkok Don Mueang and Kuala Lumpur Subang, giving South-East Asia travellers a new low-cost option.

Sarawak haze has worsened to 11 unhealthy areas in August 2026, with Serian and Tebedu exceeding API 200. Practical advice for Kuching visitors.

Malaysia Airlines upgrades KL–Brisbane to daily service from 25 October 2026 on the Airbus A330neo, with a frequency step to 6x weekly from 16 August.

Malaysia Airports recorded 51 million passenger movements in H1 2026, a Visit Malaysia Year record pointing to the busiest second half yet for KLIA.

Malaysia's 69th independence day on August 31 brings parades, closures and celebrations. Here's how the national holiday affects your travel plans.

A red haze alert covers Malaysia in August–September 2026 as Sumatra fires intensify. Air quality is at very unhealthy levels in parts of the peninsula.

Kuala Lumpur's LRT3 Shah Alam Line: 37.8km, 20 stations linking Bandar Utama to Johan Setia. Free rides ended 31 July 2026, tap in/out now required.

AirAsia Group has announced fare reductions on long-haul routes and new Kuala Lumpur services to Bahrain and London, expanding low-cost access to Malaysia.

Batik Air began nonstop Kuala Lumpur to Sydney flights on 1 July 2026 - the first low-cost carrier on this route. Introductory fares from RM799 one-way.

The UK FCDO reconfirmed its kidnap risk warning for eastern Sabah on 12 July. Haze season also begins from July across parts of Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines cancelled MH366 and MH367 Kuala Lumpur–Taipei on 11 July 2026 due to Typhoon Bavi, with up to one metre of rain forecast for Taiwan.

AirAsia Group targets full network capacity by August 2026, restoring frequencies across Malaysia and regional routes following recent capacity cuts.

West Asian visitor arrivals fell 27% in Q1 2026. Malaysia is now targeting China, India and Southeast Asia to offset the shortfall before year-end.

Malaysia's Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign will run through 2027 as bookings for July–October dip 10% and the government targets 47 million arrivals.

AirAsia X resumed direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Busan on 17 June 2026, operating four weekly services on Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

Malaysia Airlines relocates its HKIA check-in from Aisle E to Aisle H, Level 7 of Terminal 1, effective 15 June 2026. What passengers need to know.

Batik Air Malaysia launches daily Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai from 23 June and daily Kuala Lumpur–Sydney from 1 July, adding two major new routes for 2026.

Malaysia Airlines launches a third daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha non-stop from 30 June 2026, raising weekly frequency to 21 and widening Gulf connections.

Awal Muharram 2026 fell on 16 June in Malaysia - a national public holiday. Banks and government offices closed. Next date: Awal Muharram 2027.

Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Airlines signed a year-long MOU on 26 May 2026 to drive international visitor growth under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

AirBorneo may apply for Kuching–Sibu, Kuching–Miri, Kuching–Bintulu routes. Malaysia Transport Ministry confirmed 20 May 2026 application pathway.

Malaysia's CAAM urges travellers to check flight status at KLIA during school holidays amid recent cancellations and global disruptions.

A RM445 million upgrade will double Miri Airport's capacity as AirBorneo prepares to launch and major airlines add new Sarawak routes across 2026.

Citrawarna 2026 brings performers from all 13 Malaysian states to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur from 20–23 May as part of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

Malaysia Airlines is operating 62 additional flights to Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan for the Kaamatan and Gawai festive season, with fares from RM499.

Malaysia Airlines adds direct routes from Shenzhen (2 July) and Changsha (9 July) to Kuala Lumpur, plus Fukuoka returns five times weekly from 2 September.

AirAsia cancelled 18 domestic Malaysia flights on 11 May, affecting Penang, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Sibu due to weather and congestion.

Festival Kuala Lumpur 2026 runs 6–31 May with more than 80 free events across 25 city centre locations - art, music, and community programmes.