KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Various factors need to be carefully studied before Malaysia's tourism sector and international borders can be allowed to fully reopen without the implementation of travel bubbles.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Cabinet yesterday decided to allow Muslims to resume umrah pilgrimages from February 8, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The risk assessment and standard operating procedure (SOP) for umrah travel, specifically for the timeline for the reopening of umrah travel will be finalised by mid-February.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has called on tourism industry players to continue to explore new ideas to produce attractive tourism products and ensure Malaysia continues to be the choice of domestic and foreign tourists.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The 2021 Deepavali Malaysia Open House (MRTM) will be a benchmark for the organisation of future physical programmes or social events, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri .

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The international tourism bubble for the Langkawi pioneer project will be opened to tourists from all countries, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has proposed to the National Security Council (NSC) to open Langkawi to tourists from several selected countries under the ongoing pilot tourism bubble project.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Pulau Langkawi in Kedah, which is the pilot project for the country’s travel concept, has shown to be a success since it was opened on Thursday (September 16) when it recorded a total of 9,500 tourist arrivals, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 —  Langkawi-bound tourists who tested positive for Covid-19 prior to their departure to the resort Island are allowed to reschedule their flight tickets and accommodation reservations to another date.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — With less than 24 hours left before the reopening of Langkawi under the domestic tourism bubble initiative tomorrow, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes the programme will run smoothly and safely.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 10 — Travel agencies are allowed to operate with immediate effect, without having to register with the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS), says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Domestic tourists from all over the country, with the exception of those residing in areas placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO), are allowed to visit Langkawi Island from September 16, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The announcement of the reopening of the tourism sector at several destinations under the tourism bubble based on set conditions will enable the Tourism Recovery Plan to be implemented as soon as possible.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is targeting Langkawi Island to be the first tourist destination to be reopened in a bid to help improve the socio-economy of the people affected by Covid-19.

PULAU PANGKOR, July 25 — About 30 per cent of frontline workers in the tourism sector have been vaccinated against Covid-19 so far, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 —  Malaysia has once again topped the list of best Muslim-friendly holiday destinations for Muslim travellers according to MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — All museum professionals and communities are invited to find innovative solutions in meeting the current social, economic and environmental challenges for the country's historical and cultural institutions in conjunction with this year’s International Museum Day.

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is confident that the arts and culture industry will bounce back as Kuala Lumpur and Selangor are now under the conditional movement control order (CMCO), said its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has drawn up 13 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines aimed at ensuring that the tourism and culture sectors can thrive under the new normal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The proposal to expand travel bubble arrangements with green zone countries during the Covid-19 pandemic will be discussed further before an agreement could be reached with the various parties, said Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.