MATTA calls for visa-on-arrival for Indian tourists
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has expressed concern over the recent month-long service disruption of the eVISA portal which has resulted in losses of more than…
Thai bikers tour Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca
A group of big bikes from Bangkok descended on Penang island for their onward journey back home to Hat Yai and Bangkok. They were on their seven-days trip to Kuala…
Ascott Gurney Penang’s CSR initiative benefits trishaw riders
Ascott Gurney Penang launched its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to sponsor trishaw riders whose livelihood had been greatly affected by the pandemic. Present was State Exco for Tourism and…
Datuk Tan – MATTA Fair KL confident of hitting RM45 million in sales
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is confident hat they will achieve their target of RM45 million sales at the fair which ends later today at World…
Matta congratulates the new chairman of Tourism Malaysia
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) applauds the recent appointment of Tan Sri Dr. Ong Hong Peng as the new Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, effective August 9,…
Great chance for Australians to visit Malaysia
Trip.com, the global travel services provider, has partnered with Tourism Malaysia to offer Australian travellers deals on their next trip to Malaysia, including return flights from $488. The Discover Malaysia…
Penang Tourism Exco – PIA sees a 783% increase in weekly international direct flights
The Penang State Government hails the whopping 783% increase in weekly international direct flights to the Penang International Airport (PIA) from January 2022 to July 2022 time frame. The feat…
Tourism Malaysia’s “Durian Tourism” package to benefit Northern Region states
Tapping in on the popularity of the King of Fruits aka durian, Tourism Malaysia has launched its “Durian Tourism Package” 2022 to promote the Northern states in the country for…
Four tourism and travel organizations join hands to celebrate Hari Raya
By V. Sivaji For the first time ever, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH Perak Chapter) Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents,(MATTA), Malaysian Budget Hotels Association (MyBHA Perak) and…
Penang Tourism Exco – Tourism industry still not out of the woods yet, still needs federal assistance
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government is urging the federal government to continue its aid to the tourism industry in view of the current “recovery” phase. Penang State Exco…