The Taiwan Tourism Administration Kuala Lumpur Office recently hosted the Best of Salam Taiwan Awards Night to honour Malaysian media professionals who participated in the Salam Taiwan familiarization trips over the past year and played a key role in promoting Taiwan as a Muslim-friendly travel destination.
To show appreciation for the media’s ongoing support, the event featured a special awards ceremony recognising outstanding contributors across key categories, including video content creation, social media impact, and feature storytelling. The awards ceremony was met with enthusiastic applause and heartfelt celebration.
Travellah were among among the recepients of the awards bringing home recognition for two different categories, namely the Muslim-Friendly Tourism Advocacy and the Best Taiwan Story.
Present during the evening to receive the award on behalf of the team was Juhfaidzal Juhari, fellow co-publisher at Travellah.my
“The team at Travellah are happy to be among the recepients and are extremely honoured to have our media coverage acknowledged by such a prestigious international tourism body like the Taiwan Tourism Administration Kuala Lumpur Office.
We hope we will be able to inspire others in providing enjoyable reads about travel and tourism,” said Shah Shamshiri, one of the co-publishers of Travellah.my
The event brought together over 100 media representatives, social media influencers, and celebrities for a memorable iftar celebration in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
The evening was graced by the presence of esteemed guests including Mr. James Buu, Deputy Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Mr. Abe Chou, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration Kuala Lumpur Office; airline representatives; and Duta (ambassador) of Salam Taiwan Nabila Razali, all of whom gathered to extend their appreciation to the media community for their continued support and contribution.
In his remarks, Mr. James Buu stated, “Malaysia remains one of Taiwan’s most important tourism markets. The Muslim community’s specific needs have inspired us to continually enhance the overall quality of our tourism services. Through the real-life stories and experiences shared by Malaysian media and influencers, Taiwan’s hospitality and warmth are being seen, felt, and celebrated — instilling greater confidence and excitement among Malaysian travellers.”
Speaking at the event, Nabila Razali added, “Taiwan has been actively promoting Muslim-friendly tourism to offer Muslim travellers a deeper understanding of the island’s many charms. Whether it’s urban lifestyles, cultural discoveries, romantic escapes, or nature-based adventures, Taiwan offers something for every kind of traveller. I’m grateful to our local media and creators for experiencing Taiwan firsthand and highlighting its diversity and inclusiveness, especially the growing availability of halal dining options and prayer facilities.”
Looking ahead, the Taiwan Tourism Administration reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Malaysia’s travel industry, media, and creator communities. By strengthening the Salam Taiwan brand, the initiative aims to co-create more tailored, Muslim-friendly travel experiences — solidifying Taiwan’s position as a top-of-mind destination for Muslim travellers from Malaysia.
For more information, please contact the Taiwan Tourism Administration Kuala Lumpur Office at +603-20706789 or email tourism@taiwan.net.my.
