Seoul Expands Halal Certification & Muslim-Friendly Initiatives
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is ramping up efforts to make the city more Muslim-friendly by introducing Halal certification for restaurants and expanding cultural festivals. This initiative aims to attract more tourists from Africa and the Middle East.
Ringgit Strengthens, over 500,000 Malaysians Visited Japan in 2024
By Tengku Haydan | Feb 13, 2025 The number of Malaysian tourists visiting Japan soared by 21.9% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 506,800 in 2024, compared to 415,712 in 2023, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL). In December 2024 alone, the number of Malaysian visitors rose 17.8%, with 71,600 arrivals compared […]