As the 63rd National Day approaching this 31 August 2020, let's find out some interesting facts about our national flower - the bunga raya or hibiscus. Declared as the national flower of Malaysia in 1960 The Ministry of Agriculture proposed for a national flower a year after independence, which led to Malaysian state governments suggesting... Continue Reading →
The coronavirus has changed so many things in Malaysia. During the Movement Control Order (MCO), we were supposed to stay at home to stop the spreading of Covid-19. Now we are in Recovery MCO (RMCO) phase where state borders are opened, we can start travelling again. For the time being, we reckon domestic tourism is... Continue Reading →
Since the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced Malaysia will start Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) from 10 June to 31 August and domestic travel will be allowed, many people have quickly made their plans to have a nice getaway with their loved ones.Continue Reading →
The Movement Control Order (MCO) and the subsequent Conditional MCO (CMCO) have been ongoing for more than two months now. While the country and states borders are not up for reopening yet, we can travel inter-district for the time being. If you are healthy and your circumstances allow, those in the green zones within the... Continue Reading →
On 27 February 2020, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had announced travel incentives for Malaysians as part of the Economic Stimulus Package 2020 to help mitigate the impact on the tourism industry that has been severely affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. These incentives include digital vouchers worth RM100 (for domestic flights, train travel, and hotel stays)... Continue Reading →
Everyone most likely is at least a little bit fond of Europe. But for many of us, flying to European countries will cost a dent in savings, while for some, Europe is too far and they do not have the time. Whatever the reason is, CatchThatBus has rounded up these locations that possess some European... Continue Reading →
Malaysia has launched Visit Malaysia 2020, which means there will be a lot of exciting events to be held and the country will be full of tourists from all around the world. The incoming tourists are expected to swarm top (and expensive) tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. If you are budget travellers, however,... Continue Reading →
School holiday has come again, which means the kids can take a break from school and have the much-needed restful sleep. Fill the day with fun activities at these places to nurture and develop their physical and mental wellbeing. 1. ESCAPE Theme Park, Penang ESCAPE Theme Park in Georgetown is one of the best theme... Continue Reading →
What better way to quench our wanderlust than a visit to an island. The serene ocean breeze, clear blue waters, soft white sand and tropical surroundings, all of these cook up a recipe for a perfect destination and a relaxing escape. But over the years, many of the islands in Malaysia have become commercialised, soiling... Continue Reading →
Kuala Lumpur is well known to have several gigantic steel skyscrapers with some of it housing expansive shopping malls with various luxury brands from around the world. Despite being known as a shopping haven, this gem of a city is still full of an eclectic mix of things to do at zero cost. Here are... Continue Reading →
In light of the coronation of Pahang's Sultan as our King just next week, we’re sharing 16 places you should visit in the lovely state to mark the special occasion. Here’s to a happy start with a smiling mountain! P.S. We’ve got some big names to be proud of in our Top 3. #16 Gunung... Continue Reading →
Penang has always been the darling of Malaysian tourism. No surprise, given all the delicious food, heritage sites and colonial architecture present in one place - but to be ranked amongst the top 19 in the world is definitely something to shout about for Penangites and Malaysians everywhere! According to CNN, out of all the... Continue Reading →
