MATTA’s reaction to Budget 2023
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) expressed its appreciation to the government for what it sees as a progressive budget and for the RM 250 million allocation.…
MAH press statement on Budget 2023
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) deeply appreciates the government for allocating a sum of RM250 million to promote the tourism sector. However, seeing that the Ministry of Tourism Arts…
Penang Governor to officiate PSC-Cheetah International Soccer 7’s tournament 2023
By V. Sivaji Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak will officiate the 22nd edition of the Penang Sports Club’s PSC-Cheetah International Soccer 7’s tournament 2023 on Saturday March 4,…
Penang state government welcomes the budget 2023 announcement to expand Penang International Airport
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow welcomed news of the expansion of the Penang International Airport project as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the 2023…
Three-day photo exhibition on Ukraine/Russia war at Straits Quay launched
By. Sivaji A three-day photo exhibition on the horrors, destruction, suffering and images of the brave defiant people of the Ukraine was launched at the Straits Quay Retail Marina earlier…
Timely financial assistance for Kompleks Astaka Stadium food court operators
Food stall operators at the Kompleks Astaka Stadium along Jalan Datuk Keramat who were affected in a recent fire received financial assistance from the office of the State Exco for…
Marriott International’s “Road to Give” project raises US$251,000
Marriott International’s “Road to Give” raised more than US$251,000 to support charitable organizations in local communities. Over a three-month period, more than 20,000 associates from 327 hotels volunteered 47,769 hours…
Tourism Philippines is the gold sponsor for MATTA Fair KL
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that Tourism Philippines is returning as their gold sponsor in MATTA Fair March 17-19, 2023 at Malaysia…
MAH Northern Region – Business has been good but could be better
By V. Sivaji The hospitality industry in the Northern region is welcoming the good run of business since the reopening of local and international borders. Although in general, there seems…
Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas to boost tourism in Thailand and Vietnam
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas will offer nine-night cruises in Southeast Asia starting February 2023, with new shore excursions in Thailand and Vietnam, according to the cruise company. “Vietnam…