Malaysia outperforms regional peers in 2022 tourism recovery, says StanChart
Lee and Koh said Malaysia’s travel balance improved to -0.
MM2H: Rehda ‘encouraged’ by govt’s plan to review strict conditions
“The government’s intent to review the requirements as well as facilitate and expedite the processing of MM2H applications via a one-stop centre is definitely a step in the right direction,” said Datuk NK Tong, president of Rehda.
Govt to review MM2H’s terms and conditions
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) said the decision to review the strict conditions introduced in 2021 was reached following a meeting between its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, and Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.
Tourism and retail groups urge government to withdraw luxury tax plan
The groups believe the proposed luxury tax is a "lose-lose proposition" where the country will "lose foreign tourist arrivals and lose Malaysians from buying locally, coupled with the loss of foreign exchange".
Matta slams calls to ban China travellers as 'irrational and irresponsible'
Matta president Datuk Tan Kok Liang: Since the re-opening of our borders in early 2022, our country has been making steady, positive progress towards recovery and any knee-jerk reaction to re-introduce restrictions without proper planning risks undoing all that we have achieved.
Hoteliers urge Putrajaya to reintroduce strict SOP to protect tourism industry
"Among the steps that need to be taken is to immediately reintroduce a strict standard operating procedure as a preparedness measure in addition to ensure that Malaysia becomes a destination of choice for foreign tourists to visit.
RM500m sales targeted for Matta Fair 2023
"This latest edition of the Matta Fair will not only be bigger, it will be more exciting for travel enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike.
Low-density high-quality living enclave in TemasyaGlenmarie
From an industrial park to a mature mixed development township, the evolution of TemasyaGlenmarie is the epitome of the transformation of Shah Alam, which began as an industrial hot spot but is today a comprehensive self-sustaining city where many live, learn, work and play.
Domestic tourism to bounce back faster, though full recovery only in 2025, says MATTA
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Local tour and travel agents expect domestic tourism in Malaysia to rebound faster than earlier anticipated as more people become confident to travel, with 95% of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Oct 19 and as new cases continue to fall.
Govt considers allowing vaccinated travellers from certain countries to enter M'sia without mandatory quarantine
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): The government is considering opening the nation's borders to vaccinated travellers from certain countries without having to undergo mandatory quarantine, according to National Recovery Council (NRC) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
