News & Reviews:   Travel

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed telecommunications providers nationwide to closely monitor network performance during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri period. The move aims to ensure Malaysians continue to enjoy smooth and reliable connectivity as millions travel and communicate during the festive season.

There seems to be confusion about using the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) for travelling. Thankfully, the immigration authorities have clarified that travellers can still use physical passports to clear immigration via autogates (e-gates) at the country’s entry and exit points. This reassurance from the Director General of the Immigration Department comes amid public confusion over whether the new digital system is mandatory.

Today, Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that a tiered eligibility system under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol subsidy programme will be activated in the middle of each month. Introducing a more tailored fuel support mechanism for e-hailing drivers based on their monthly travel distances, the scheme aims to create a fairer and more inclusive distribution of subsidised petrol while safeguarding the livelihoods of drivers who rely on fuel for their daily operations.

As the year-end travel season approaches, Maxis is enhancing its roaming offerings by bundling Maxis Travel Care. It is a complimentary travel insurance plan, with selected Maxis Roaming Passes and added protection complementing Maxis’s unlimited 5G and 4G roaming data.

Back in October, Touch ’n Go eWallet introduced a new Visa Travel Card for Malaysians. Today, the company officially extended the Visa Travel Card Cashback campaign until 31 December 2026. The move is part of the company’s continued push to give Malaysian travellers more value when spending overseas.

Hotlink has significantly enhanced its Hotlink Travel SIM by unlocking unlimited data speed (previously capped at 12Mbps) across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. Travellers can now take full advantage of high-speed 5G connectivity without any throttling, ensuring smoother streaming, navigation, and social sharing on the go.

Frequent travellers probably know this by now, but our passports allow us to travel to many places. The Malaysian passport has so much coverage that it's even one of the best in the world. This was recently confirmed again by the Immigration Department.

Touch ‘n Go is stepping into the future of mobility with the debut of its next-generation open payment ecosystem at MyARTTE 2025. The new system represents a major leap in how Malaysians move, pay, and commute, so here's everything you need to know about the new Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system.

Enrich, the travel and lifestyle loyalty programme by Malaysia Airlines, has announced a major refresh to its programme structure, set to take effect on 1 January 2026. The update introduces a new way for members to earn Enrich Points and Elite Points, alongside revised Elite Status requirements and added tier benefits, ensuring travellers are rewarded more meaningfully for their loyalty.

Touch ’n Go eWallet has expanded its financial offerings with the launch of the Visa Travel Card, a prepaid card designed specifically for Malaysians who frequently travel abroad. The new card promises greater convenience and savings for international spending, combining attractive cashback rewards with zero foreign exchange (FX) fees.