Author: Nur Soleha Mohd Halmee
Leia is neither a princess nor a fan of Star Wars (which she hopes isn’t a deal breaker). Besides her consuming passion for writing and travelling, humanitarian works have always interested her. Standing true to her life motto “To give is to receive”, Leia believes true happiness is gained when it is shared. She dreams to retire in a cottage at the foothills of the Swiss mountains with her mother and become a florist.
Cuti-Cuti Selangor: 5 Nature Retreats You Won’t Have To Rentas Negeri For
These five nature retreats in Selangor are the best of them all, and you don’t even have to rentas negeri (cross state borders) to marvel at their beauty.Dine In The Sky: Malaysia’s 13 Best Rooftop Restaurants
Feast on good eats, fun drinks, and a great view at one of these 13 rooftop restaurants. They’re the perfect location for when you’re feeling fancy.10 Luxury Yachts That’ll Make Your Jaw Drop
Whether it’s just to ‘cuci mata’ or inspire you to hustle a little (or a lot) harder, here are some rather amazing luxury yachts.
6 Architectural Marvels You’ll Only Find In Selangor
Selangor is filled with many architectural marvels. Think uniquely designed buildings inspired by local heritage, beliefs, and local history.10 Of Asia’s Most Stunning Train Trips
If stunning panoramic landscapes of untamed nature is what you so desire once restrictions lift, then consider hopping aboard one of Asia’s 10 most scenic train journeys.5 Of Selangor’s Most Aesthetically Pleasing Cafés
Have we entered Phase 2 yet? These five aesthetically pleasing cafés in Selangor are a must-visit for their unique (and totally Instagrammable) décor and good food.8 Sheroes From The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
As inspiring as all the athletes of Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games were, these eight women Olympians sure stood out. From being the youngest gold medallists to being the first to win an Olympic gold for their nation — their stories are nothing short of amazing.Busy Buying Books? Get Extra Discounts At BookXcess With This Code
Zafigo partners with Malaysia’s leading book retailer, BookXcess, for a special discount you won’t want to miss out on!Spot The Difference: 3 Ways To Identify Real Batik
It’s important to embrace heritage. It’s also possible to embrace the old and traditional in new and exciting ways. As it stands, (one of) Malaysia’s most quintessential textiles – batik – is an ancient art form that still prevails. Today, batik holds such a high status that people often wear it to formal and fancy…Sarawak To Reopen Domestic & International Travel
Sarawak is among Malaysia’s states making headway in its COVID-19 vaccination programme, expecting to reach herd immunity by August, allowing them to move in to Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan. Thanks to this, the state is expected to reopen for domestic tourism later on in the year and by 2022 for international travellers. …Travel & Tourism Industry Said To Fully Recover By End 2022
The tourism sector can and likely will revive fully by the end of next year. However, it’s crucial to take on an “aggressive vaccination” approach to achieve the aforementioned. With Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout currently picking up, people are eager and ready to release all their pent-up demand to travel, which will spur the return…It’s Durian Season! 15 Delivery Services To Satisfy Your Cravings
The Klook Jom Durian campaign gathers local durian merchants who prepare vast arrays of durian to fulfil your cravings during lockdown, with discounted rates and delivery services to your doorstep.Beach, Please: Pangkor Aims To Reopen In September
Good news for vacationers and tourists! Pangkor Island is set to reopen soon with targets to achieve herd immunity by September and proclaim itself COVID-free.Continued Lockdowns Threaten Survivability Of Malaysia’s Hotels
Malaysia’s tourism industry players believe that the country will see more hotels shut down even before they’re allowed to reopen, pointing towards the potential collapse of an entire industry.Lockdown Living: 10 Foreign Films To Make You Feel Good
If you’ve got the lockdown blues and are looking for a little pick-me-up, the foreign films on this list will do just that.Johor’s Desaru Coast Makes It To TIME’s World’s Greatest Places List
It’s another proud moment for Malaysia as Johor’s Desaru Coast bags a spot on TIME’s list of World’s Greatest Places for 2021.Malaysia COVID-19 Travel: New SOP Update & Reopening The Causeway
The Malaysian government is still mulling over relaxed SOPs for its residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, there’s a push for Malaysia and Singapore to reopen the Causeway while the Philippines is considering a travel ban on Malaysia.More Malaysian Frontliners To Be Vaccinated ASAP
A whopping 150,000 frontliners can expect to be vaccinated soon to ensure safe interaction with customers, while a faster COVID-19 vaccination programme will help in reviving Malaysia’s travel sector.Travel During COVID-19: Vaccine Passport Criticised & Sky High Prices
Even as life begins to go back to ‘normal’, there are still some ways to go when it comes to travelling abroad. The WHO advises against vaccine passports and flight prices showing a trend in steeper fees.Please Duduk Rumah: Stay Put For Hari Raya Aidiladha
Interstate travel permits for work purposes will be disallowed to urge the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home and some travel destinations to cure travel itch.Tourism Industry Players Pledge To Help End Plastic Waste
Plastic pollution in the tourism sector remains a problem. And COVID-19 is only exacerbating it. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) gathers tourism organisations to work towards environmental sustainability, specifically eradicating plastic pollution caused by tourism.Venice Says ‘No’ To Large Cruise Ships
Silversea Fleet cruise to many parts of the world and already getting demands from emerging countries including Malaysia whereas one of the top visited travel destinations in the world, Venice disallows large cruise ships.Malaysia’s Fully Vaxxed Allowed To Travel & Dine-In Soon
The government is considering relaxing movement restrictions that will benefit anyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes possibly allowing them to travel and dine-in at restaurants.
M’sian Passport Ranked Among Most Powerful In The World But Arts Industry Suffers
Malaysia moves up a spot, becoming one of the most powerful passports in the world despite the pandemic. But a lack of tourists is seeing the local arts industries potentially becoming extinct.
