TA Global halts operations of six hotels due to Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR (April 14): The outbreak of Covid-19 has prompted real estate developer TA Global Bhd to temporarily close six of its hotels.
Hotels well aware of RM150 quarantine room rate subsidy, says MAH
KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has clarified that its member hotels taking part in the COVID-19 quarantine initiative are well aware of and have agreed to the government’s RM150 room rate subsidy for lending their spaces out to be used as quarantine centres.
Keck Seng’s US, Canada hotels close temporarily due to COVID-19 lockdowns
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Palm oil and property player Keck Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (KSM) said its hotel operations located in the US and Canada have temporarily closed, following the enforcement of citywide lockdowns.
Isa Samad's prosecution submission now set for April 21
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): The prosecution's oral submissions in the graft case involving former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad (pictured) has now been fixed for April 21, following the enforcement of the Movement Control Order.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hotels light up with hearts in a show of solidarity to frontliners
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): It is truly a heart-warming sight in these challenging times as the world battles the escalating COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19: Budget hotels told to have hope and do their part
KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) National Secretary General Denis Ong has urged hoteliers to do their part and have a positive mindset as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
MAH: Hotels struggle to survive, with VMY2020 cancelled
PETALING JAYA (March 19): Hotels are now focusing on mere survival as the industry faces a gloomy outlook for the rest of the year, with the Visit Malaysia 2020 (VMY2020) campaign now cancelled.
MAH clarifies: Hotels listed as essential services but cannot operate as normal
PETALING JAYA (March 18): In a bid to contain COVID-19, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kamaruddin Baharin advises hotel operators to limit the movement of people in line with the Restricted Movement Control order until March 31.
Hotel association: Economic stimulus package addresses main concerns
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) says the RM20 billion economic stimulus package bodes well for the local hospitality industry as it addresses the association’s two main concerns directly — to ease cash flow and financial burden as well as to drive tourism.
Berjaya Land fulfils all conditions in Icelandair Hotels stake buy deal
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): All conditions of the agreement between Berjaya Land Bhd and Icelandair Group concerning Berjaya Land's proposed acquisition of a 75% stake in Icelandair Hotels and related real estate across Iceland for US$55.
