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.
Domestic tourism count halved in 2020, Selangor, KL had highest receipts — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Domestic tourism in Malaysia declined significantly with visitor arrivals and total expenditure falling 44.
Nazri calls for MM2H scheme to be ‘reinstated’ under MOTAC
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Padang Rengas lawmaker Nazri Abdul Aziz (pictured) has called on Putrajaya to “reinstate” the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme under the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC), the Malaysiakini news portal reported yesterday.
Johor govt in bid to reopen Muar, Desaru Coast, Mersing islands under tourism bubble, says exco
JOHOR BAHRU (Sept 7): The Johor government is hoping to turn three focus areas in the state which have achieved the Covid-19 vaccination rate of more than 80% into destinations under the tourism bubble programme.
Langkawi to reopen under travel bubble for local tourists from Sept 16
PETALING JAYA (Sept 3): Malaysia is preparing to reopen its long-battered tourism industry with a pilot programme starting from Pulau Langkawi on Sept 16, mirroring Thailand’s Phuket “sandbox” model, reported Bloomberg.
Mercury Industries inks deal to develop RM152m GDV project in Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): Construction group Mercury Industries Bhd has signed a deal to develop houses on a freehold land in Melaka.
Government mulls tourism bubble pilot project in Langkawi, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 15): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced today that the government is currently studying the views and feedback from stakeholders on plans to make Langkawi Island a pilot project for a tourism bubble destination.
