Melaka aims for one million long-staying Chinese tourists for Visit Melaka Year 2024, says exco

Melaka aims for one million long-staying Chinese tourists for Visit Melaka Year 2024, says exco

MELAKA, May 1 — The Melaka state government aims to attract around one million tourists from China, with at least a three-night stay in Melaka, during Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM 2024). Deputy State Executive Councillor for Tourism, Heritage, Arts, and Culture Datuk Zaidi Attan said last year, the number of Chinese tourists to Melaka … Read more

From Singapore to Shenzhen: How Shu KL traces its chef’s Teochew heritage and the Chinese ‘diaspora journey’

From Singapore to Shenzhen: How Shu KL traces its chef’s Teochew heritage and the Chinese ‘diaspora journey’

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The menu at Shu KL, a restaurant exploring the Chinese “diaspora journey”, might be a masterclass in understatement. Take the first item: Listed simply as “Snacks”, this trio of amuse-bouche includes a five-spice pancake, fermented black bean emulsion, and wagyu; a crispy mochi paired with saba pickled in Zhejiang black … Read more

Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

BEIJING, April 6 ― Netflix’s blockbuster 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there. The streaming service isn’t officially operational in China, but that hasn’t stopped devotees accessing the show, likely … Read more

Report: AirAsia to bet recovery on smaller Chinese cities

Report: AirAsia to bet recovery on smaller Chinese cities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — AirAsia plans to connect smaller Chinese cities to Southeast Asia as part of a recovery plan for its business in the world’s second biggest economy, where the appetite for traveling is constrained by a weakening buying power, South China Morning Post reported today. AirAsia has said it aims to annualise … Read more

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Chinese Communist Party International Department minister

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Chinese Communist Party International Department minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya today. Anwar said that both leaders discussed the upcoming official visit by Premier Li Qiang in conjunction with … Read more

Malaysian girl group Dolla presents batik and kebaya in Chinese variety show ‘Show It All’ (VIDEO)

Malaysian girl group Dolla presents batik and kebaya in Chinese variety show ‘Show It All’ (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Malaysian girl group Dolla showcased local culture like batik and kebaya in the latest Chinese reality series Show It All. Produced by Lay Zhang of popular Kpop boyband EXO, the show follows a group of trainees who will be mentored by international idol groups to debut as a girl group … Read more

Pan Gon harap keajaiban lawan Kyrgyzstan, Chinese Taipei

Pan Gon harap keajaiban lawan Kyrgyzstan, Chinese Taipei

KUALA LUMPUR – Kim Pan Gon mengambil tanggungjawab sepenuhnya terhadap dua kekalahan berturut-turut Harimau Malaya selepas kalah 2-0 kepada Oman di halaman sendiri dalam aksi keempat Kumpulan D, Pusingan Kelayakan Piala Dunia 2026 malam tadi. Dalam aksi di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, kedua-dua gol kemenangan skuad pelawat dijaringkan oleh Omar Al-Malki pada minit ke45 dan … Read more

Sabah police: Chinese tourist found drowned at Sapi Island

Sabah police: Chinese tourist found drowned at Sapi Island

Advertisement KOTA KINABALU, March 16 — A male Chinese tourist was found dead, believed to have drowned, at Sapi Island, near here, at 1.15pm yesterday. Kota Kinabalu district police chief ACP Mohd Zaidi Abdullah said the victim, identified as Zhou Chunguang, 51, was found by other tourists who then sought help from lifeguards at Sapi … Read more

GalahGala brings halal ‘sang har mee’ and more Chinese seafood classics to Taman Tun Dr Ismail

GalahGala brings halal ‘sang har mee’ and more Chinese seafood classics to Taman Tun Dr Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Walk through the semi-covered patio complete with plenty of fans and potted tropical plants and you’ll find yourself at GalahGala, which occupies a space on the second level of TT Gardens, TTDI. Founded in late 2022 by the team behind the PJ institution that is Green View Restaurant, GalahGala started … Read more

XPeng: Another Chinese EV maker is coming to Malaysia

XPeng: Another Chinese EV maker is coming to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng is officially coming to Malaysia. This was confirmed by Bermaz Auto Berhad after the company revealed through a Bursa Malaysia filing that it has been appointed as the official distributor of XPeng in our market. The timing of the announcement was rather on point as … Read more