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…
MATTA urges government to extend fuel subsidy for tour buses
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges the government to extend fuel subsidies to tourism vehicles (Bus Persiaran) which include all types of licensed tourism vehicles (not…
SPCT welcomes inaugural visit of MS The World
A high-end luxury cruise ship – “MS The World” carrying some 106 elite class passengers made its way to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal earlier this afternoon. The passengers on…
MAH Penang members make courtesy call on new PPC chairman
Members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang Chapter) made a courtesy call on the newly appointed chairman of Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin at his office…
China Southern Airlines to double its flight frequency to Penang by next month
By V. Sivaji Penang’s tourism received yet another boost when China Southern Airlines announced that they will increase their flight frequency from seven flights a week to 14 flights a…
2nd edition of Gold & Silver (PWGS) trade fair from May 31 to June 2, 2024
By V. Sivaji It will be another gold and jewellery galore when the Province Wellesley Gold & Silver Ornament Merchants Association (PWGS) holds its trade fair again. This time around…
MATTA makes a record turnover of RM230 million at its recent fair
Nigel Wong – MATTA president The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is thrilled to announce that the 54th edition of the MATTA Fair held recently at MITEC)…
iNPenang celebrates its 100th edition
Tourism and travel industry stakeholders gathered to celebrate the 100th edition of the iNPenang magazine recently. The guest of honour was Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow along with…
Datuk Tan Kok Liang is the new president of Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations
Datuk Tan Kok Liang The Federation of ASEAN Travel Associations (FATA) is pleased to announce its new leader at the helm – Datuk Tan Kok Liang who assumes the presidency…