MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hopes the Home Ministry (KDN) will consider granting double entry visas to foreign tourists to further boost the Malaysian tourism sector.
Thu Jul 28 2022
MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will take necessary action against tour operators actively offering questionable haj by proxy (badal haji) packages through social media of late.
Wed Jun 22 2022
MOTAC targets two million visitors to Malaysia this year - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is targeting the arrival of two million tourists to Malaysia this year, with a profit of more than RM6.8 billion.
Wed Mar 16 2022
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
The approval process for the advertisement of umrah packages has been suspended from Jan 8, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) said in a statement today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
MOTAC launches holiday packages for civil servants, retirees
Tourism Malaysia, under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), launched a promotion on holiday packages for civil servants and retirees today to boost domestic tourism.
Sun Oct 31 2021
After Langkawi, Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka to open to tourists - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has proposed three more destinations - Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka - to be opened via the domestic tourism bubble.
Tue Sep 21 2021
MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has denied an allegation that it had fixed the floor price for umrah packages at between RM8,000 and RM9,000.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.
Thu Jul 22 2021
MOTAC establishes holistic framework for tourism recovery plan
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has prepared a holistic framework for the Tourism Recovery Plan in line with the National Recovery Plan.
Sat Jun 26 2021
MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative
MOTAC said the decision was reached during a special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on COVID-19 management on Jan 26.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Malaysia's tourism Stimulus Recovery Plan: Green zone travel bubble and more
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) yesterday announced a detailed recovery plan in an effort to revive Malaysia's tourism sector.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Putrajaya needs new ideas to remain dynamic - Annuar
Putrajaya will need the participation of private investors to bring forth new ideas and become a preferred tourist destination.
Sun Aug 30 2020
MOTAC urges motorcycle groups to help promote tourism spots
Motorcycle convoy groups have been urged to assist the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in promoting domestic tourism with content creations when visiting tourist areas.
Fri Aug 28 2020
SOP for travel bubbles set to be ready by next week - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects to complete the guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the proposed travel bubbles with selected countries by next week.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Banjir kilat melanda beberapa kawasan di Perak
106 mangsa banjir dipindahkan ke lima PPS susulan hujan lebat malam tadi di Perak. Credit: JBPM Perak
Fri May 17 2024
Banjir kilat di Kulim dan Bandar Baharu
Seramai 133 mangsa banjir kilat dipindahkan ke dua PPS yang diaktifkan di Kedah. - Credit APM Kedah
Fri May 17 2024
Seorang maut, nahas tiga lori di Lebuhraya PLUS, laluan arah selatan terhalang
Ekoran kemalangan itu, sebuah lori melintangi jalan dan semua lorong terhalang, menyebabkan aliran trafik terhenti sepanjang 13 kilometer.
Fri May 17 2024
Banjir kilat: 133 mangsa dipindahkan ke dua PPS di Kedah
Semua mangsa yang dipindahkan melibatkan 31 keluarga iaitu di daerah Kulim dan Bandar Baharu dipindahkan sejak jam 4 pagi tadi.
Fri May 17 2024
Banjir kilat: 106 mangsa dipindahkan ke lima PPS di Perak
Seramai 106 mangsa dari 33 keluarga telah ditempatkan di lima PPS di tiga daerah iaitu Hilir Perak, Larut Matang Selama dan Kuala Kangsar.
Fri May 17 2024
Malaysia, Kazakhstan sepakat perkukuh hubungan, teroka kerjasama baharu
Malaysia dan Kazakhstan sepakat untuk terus memperkukuhkan hubungan yang terjalin sejak 16 Mac 1992, serta meneroka peluang kerjasama baharu.
Fri May 17 2024
Tiada terkesan cuaca panas, jemaah dinasihat jaga kesihatan
Walaupun tiada kes jemaah haji Malaysia terkesan kerana cuaca panas ketika ini di Mekah dan Madinah, Ketua Rombangan Haji Malaysia 1445H/2024, Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman meminta jemaah dan petugas Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) supaya terus menjaga kesihatan dan tidak terlalu mendedahkan diri kepada keadaan cuaca panas itu.
Thu May 16 2024
MTRK gesa kerajaan Kelantan selesaikan isu air
Kerajaan Kelantan perlu mencari jalan penyelesaian segera bagi menangani masalah air di negeri berkenaan.
Thu May 16 2024
Isu kekurangan sumber manusia akan ditangani segera
Sementara itu, Timbalan Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Kedah (Kesihatan Awam) Dr Norizan Ahmad dalam sebuah kenyataan memaklumkan isu kekurangan sumber manusia akan ditangani sebaik mungkin supaya penyampaian perkhidmatan sedia ada tidak terjejas.
Thu May 16 2024
TNB tidak perlu bayar cukai tambahan RM1.8 bilion, Mahkamah Rayuan kekal keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi
Panel setuju, TNB sebagai syarikat utiliti elektrik dikenali dan jumlah yang diminta terdiri daripada RA yang sepatutnya dikecualikan.
Thu May 16 2024