REUTERS, Nov 30 — Airlines are scrambling to limit the impact of the latest coronavirus variant on their networks, while delays in bookings are threatening an already-fragile recovery for global tourism.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government will introduce several initiatives to revive the domestic tourism industry, which has been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the allocations for these initiatives amount to...

By Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, Nov 23 — The state government is targeting more foreign tourists to visit Selangor as soon as the international tourism bubble opens. However, the state executive councillor for tourism said no targets were set on the number of local or international tourists...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — Tourism industry operators hope a discount on assessment tax will be announced in the 2022 Selangor Budget (#Selangor2022) which will be tabled this Friday. Selangor’s Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (Matta) chairman such incentive...

By Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Selangor may explore the use of metaverse technology for its tourism industry. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said this is to overcome the restrictions posed during the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Monthly domestic passenger movements across Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports in the country increased three-fold to 1.18 million passengers in October this year compared with the 362,000 passengers recorded in September.

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...

KUALA NERUS, Nov 3 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has allocated RM15.95 million to 14,822 tourism industry players in the country to help them weather the challenging times brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The Malaysia Kampungstay and Homestay Association (MKHA) hopes that the eligibility requirements for matching grant applications for repair purposes, involving an allocation of RM30 million in Budget 2022, will be relaxed and be more flexible for homestay owners.

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Effective immediately, companies and business premises under the tourism and culture subsector are now allowed to operate without having to apply for approval through the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Health Ministry (MOH), effective today, has decided to drop the mandatory Covid-19 test for individuals travelling to Langkawi.

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.