KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) is targeting RM25 million sales during the Matta Fair which will be held on Nov 20-21, 2021, after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 — The Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Sanctuary has been recognised for its value as a tourist destination by the Asean Placemaker Awards 2021. The ceremony conferring the Special Honors Award: Government (Public Place) by Placemaker was conducted online on...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 — Boat operators for the Sky Mirror tourist location in Kuala Selangor have increased their amenities, following a rise in visitors since tourism activities were permitted under Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan. Tourism Selangor chief executive...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — Some 636 visitors came to the Selangor Fruits Valley (SFV) for and during the Deepavali festival. Its marketing director Nor Rashidah Mohamed Raihan said the reception by visitors has been most encouraging, in addition to them adhering to the...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — The Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) has advised the public, especially residents of the district, to not visit beach holiday zones throughout the high-tide phenomenon and northeastern monsoon transition period, which begins in early November.

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — The state government's proposal to raise Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) as a national heritage zone is in line with the efforts to nominate it as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) site. Its assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 10 — Hulu Selangor’s district capital Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) is set to be registered as a national heritage zone, which will make it a new attraction in the state, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He explained the registration process is...

By Zareef Muzammil SUBANG JAYA, Oct 5 — The reopening of the domestic tourism sector in stages as part of the National Recovery Plan’s (NRP) third phase is the silver lining in the clouds for Selangor’s industry. Tourism Exco Hee Loy Sian said the Covid-19 pandemic over a year ago has brought...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — Most tourists to Langkawi tend to book their own travel, accommodation and tour arrangements, according to monitoring and a survey by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Accommodation facilities operators under the tourism bubble programme are urged to conduct Covid-19 screening on all their employees before they report for work, to ensure everyone’s safety, said Malaysia Association Tour Agency (Mata) president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 4 — The Selangor Fruit Valley (SFV) has recorded 1,122 visitors within two days of resuming its operations. Its marketing manager, Nor Rashidah Mohamed Raihan, said the centre for agrotourism in Bestari Jaya received 605 and 517 visitors on Saturday and...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — Three museums and a monument in Selangor have been reopened to visitors since yesterday, following the state’s shift to Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) The museums include Muzium Pertanian dan Perikanan Sabak Bernam, Muzium Kuala...

SHAH ALAM - Starting from 6 August, Tourism Selangor is organizing a two-day Selangor Royal Trail Fam Trip in three districts, namely Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat and Klang.

By Muhaimin Merican Location and History If you were to mention Kuala Selangor to someone not from the immediate area, their first thought would probably be related to either fireflies or the delectable seafood for which the district is popular. However, the quiet district of Kuala...

[caption id="attachment_200972" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Photo taken from WYSE Travel Confederation[/caption] FRANKFURT,GERMANY -  As the official Partner Country 2019 at ITB Berlin this year, Malaysia is going all out to woo the Europe market with its amazing and colourful heritage and...

[caption id="attachment_200488" align="aligncenter" width="723"] Photo taken from iklanjawatankosong.org[/caption] KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) - The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has launched ‘Rakan MOTAC’ – a volunteer programme to find individuals who are keen to help promote the...

SHAH ALAM - Selangor successfully won the 'Destination Of The Year' by the Malaysia Tourism Council Gold (MTC) 2018 at the Palace of The Golden Horses, Sri Kembangan recently.

By Batrisyia Jay BANGI – Over 132 students and teachers were present for the Familiarization Trip program to Bangi Wonderland organised by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) on Nov 14. The Fam Trip is an introductory program for KTM Komuter Ronda-Ronda Package, where 132 students including...

[caption id="attachment_200143" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo taken from Asian Wanderlust[/caption] LANGKAWI (Bernama) - Winning a Malaysia Tourism Council’s (MTC) Gold Award recently came as a boost for Taman Buaya Langkawi Sdn Bhd, but their mission is not done yet. Its general...

SHAH ALAM - A giant mural in Klang will be a tourist attraction soon, Pandamaran State Assemblyman (ADN) Tony Leong said.