Hotel NEO+ Penang holds Hari Raya Open House
The Hotel NEO+ Penang organised a Hari Raya Open House at its premises recently. Present to welcome their guests was cluster general manager Dato Gulab Mahatam Rai and his management…
St Giles Wembley Penang hosts needy children, corporate and governmental representatives to a break-of-fast session
V. Sivaji Every year without fail, the St Giles Wembley Penang hosts underprivileged children along with corporate and governmental agencies to a break-of-fast session. According to its general manager Dato…
Malaysian Tourism Federation calls for reinstatement of sales tax exemption for tourism vehicles
The Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) is appealing to the government to reinstate the sales tax exemption for tourism vehicles to support the tourism industry’s recovery and preparations for Visit Malaysia…
MATTA supports Minister’s call for tax deductions for domestic tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes and fully supports the recent proposal by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, that…
CPS calls for stern action against those who abuse children
Press statement from Dato Seri Nazir Ariff, the founder and president of Children’s Protection Society Penang (CPS). The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) has come out strong against the recent reports…
MATTA urges the government to consider diesel subsidies for van and tour bus operators under the purview of MOTAC
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) extends its appreciation to the Government for seriously considering the introduction of diesel subsidies for van and tour bus operators under…
Sending a wrong message for the local tourism industry ?
Press statement by the Member of Parliament for Kepong YB Lim Lip Eng The Terengganu state government’s RM25,000 fine on a private resort in Lang Tengah Island for hosting a…
MATTA – Allow Malaysian tour buses full access in Thailand
While Thai tour buses have full access in Malaysia, Malaysian tour buses do not have such privilege in Thailand. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), calls for…
Penang Chinese Town Hall holds its Open House in conjunction with the Year of the Dragon
By V. Sivaji The Penang Chinese Town Hall held its annual Chinese New Year open house at its premises along Pitt Street here. Lending support was Penang Governor Tun Ahmad…
The new Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) launched
The newly established Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) aims to unite individual independent National Tourism Associations under one umbrella, providing a unified voice and representation for the entire industry. Leading the…