Tough times for bumi travel agents


KUALA LUMPUR: Bumiputra travel agents are facing significant business challenges following the government’s shift in spending practices, says the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA).

It highlighted that under the recently revised directive, the Finance Ministry encouraged officials to use corporate credit cards for direct airline ticket purchases and trip bookings, sidelining traditional travel warrants and agent services.

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