Matta Fair KL is back from Sept 4 to 6, 2026
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is set to welcome travellers once again to its 59th National MATTA Fair. The event is set to take place at…
Penang State Tourism Exco – The Domestic Tourism Survey is only a sample survey and also includes day-trippers and people returning to their hometowns
Following the recent release of the Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai issued…
StarDream Cruises Receives “Special Contributor to Asia Cruise Industry Award” at 2026 Asia Cruise Forum Jeju
StarDream Cruises, home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises, has been honoured with the “Special Contributor to Asia Cruise Industry Award” at the 2026 Asia Cruise Forum Jeju, in recognition of…
Penang Tourism Exco meets Hangzhou tourism bureau to expand bilateral cultural and tourism cooperation
In order to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Penang and Hangzhou in China, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai recently received a…
Penang CM officiates the grand launch ceremony of 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang
By V. Sivaji The 5-star 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang along Burmah Road held its grand launch ceremony presided by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow. The hotel had undergone…
MATTA Connect 2026 Returns as Malaysia’s Premier B2B Travel Marketplace
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce the return of MATTA Connect 2026, Malaysia’s premier Business-to-Business (B2B) travel marketplace, taking place on 29 –…
A New Gateway for Growth: Malaysia and Thailand Strengthen Cross-Border Connectivity
The opening of the new Malaysia–Thailand border connection represents more than just another infrastructure project—it is a strategic investment in the future of regional commerce. The new connection was officiated…
Anhui Province Delegation Visits Penang
A delegation from Anhui Province, China made an official visit to Penang rcently. They also paid a courtesy all on Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong…
MATTA raises concern over diesel subsidy exclusion
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has taken note of the recent statement by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) regarding its decision to exclude tourism transport vehicles…
MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest Winners Receive Prizes
By V. Sivaji Winners of the MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest received their prizes during a presentation ceremony held at Hard Rock Hotel Penang last night. The guest of…