Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.

Tourism minister invites Malaysian counterpart to visit Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has extended an official invitation to Malaysia’s tourism minister, Tiong King Sing, to visit Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.

Islamic solidarity vital to end Gaza genocide, Pezeshkian tells Malaysian PM

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly called for urgent collective action by Muslim nations to stop Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza during a phone conversation on Wednesday.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire in a significant breakthrough to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.

Iranian president invited to visit Malaysia

Malaysian FM says Kuala Lumpur and Tehran oppose relocation of Gazans

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is invited to visit Malaysia by the country’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Iran-Malaysia joint commission meeting marks new phase in bilateral relations

TEHRAN – Tehran hosted a significant diplomatic meeting between Iran and Malaysia, as Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Mohammad Hasan, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, met for discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Malaysian FM visits Tehran for high-level talks

TEHRAN – Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon for a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

IRGC’s oceangoing warship docks at Malaysia port

Military ties between Iran and Malaysia were highlighted recently as the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's oceangoing warship 'Shahid Mahdavi' docked at Port Klang, a major port on the Strait of Malacca.

40,000 people visit four-day tourism fair in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition set a new attendance record, drawing nearly 40,000 visitors over its four-day run from February 11 to 14, an official with the tourism ministry announced on Sunday.

Malaysia march: "Go to Hell Donald Trump!" 

Dozens of people chanted “Go to hell Donald Trump!” outside the US embassy in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered to publicly reject the “lunatic ideas” of the US president to displace more than two million people from Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. 

Video clips highlight glimpses of Iran’s rich history in Malaysia

TEHRAN - The Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia has produced a series of 90-second video clips to introduce the country's tourism, historical, and natural attractions.

Iran’s reality distorted by propaganda, tourism minister warns

TEHRAN - Iranian Tourism Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has criticized what he described as a widespread campaign of “Iranophobia” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image and deterring international visitors.

Iranian team grabs gold medal at INO 2024

TEHRAN – Isfahan University of Technology, representing Iran, won the gold medal at the second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2024), which was held from October 17 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Kuala Lumpur to host Iranian-Malaysian universities fall camp

TEHRAN – A total of 50 Iranian students and professors are scheduled to take part in the third joint international school run by Iranian and Malaysian universities (fall camp), which will be held from November 3-11 by Malaya University, Kuala Lumpur.

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia condemn Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms.

Iran, Malaysia universities enhance ties in technology, AI

TEHRAN –In an effort to develop academic cooperation, Sharif University branch of Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR) and Khajeh Nasir (K.N.) Toosi University of Technology have signed memorandums of understanding with University of Malaysia and Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), respectively.

Pezeshkian extends national day greetings to Malaysian leaders

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent separate congratulatory messages to the King and Prime Minister of Malaysia, as well as to the Malaysian people, in celebration of Malaysia's National Day.

Pezeshkian holds talks with Malaysia’s PM

TEHRAN- Iranian President and Malaysian Prime Minister have expressed their disapproval of the United States and certain Western nations regarding their policies towards the people of Gaza.

World reacts to assassination of Hamas chief

TEHRAN - Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran’s capital Tehran. His death has been strongly condemned in separate statements by the Palestinian Hamas group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen, Russia, Qatar, Malaysia and others.

Pezeshkian seeks strong economic and technological co-op with Malaysia

TEHRAN– New Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for reinforcing ties with Malaysia in commercial, economic, political, and technological areas by capitalizing on cultural and religious affinities.

Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says

TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.

Tehran seeks to expand tourism relations with Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has highlighted opportunities to expand tourism relations between the Islamic Republic and Indonesia.

Iran launches tourism roadshow in Malaysia

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran kicked off a Tourism Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to strengthen bilateral tourism ties between the two Muslim-majority countries.