PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry conducted 35 integrated enforcement operations nationwide from July 14 to Aug 3 to enforce compliance with the Tourism Industry Act and the Tourism Vehicles Licensing Act.
In a statement Saturday (Aug 9), it said that the operations were carried out in collaboration with the Road Transport Department, the Police, the National Registration Department and the Penang Port Commission.
According to the ministry, checks were conducted on 220 tourist vehicles, 200 tourism companies, four accommodation premises and 67 tour guides.
"As a result of the inspections, 24 notices were issued for various offences, including five notices for operating tourism businesses without a valid licence and seven notices for using unlicensed vehicles to transport tourists," read the statement.
The ministry stated that strict action would be taken against any parties found to be violating the law, including prosecution, fines, licence suspension and revocation.
It said that tourism companies must cooperate only with licensed tourism entities and use fully licensed vehicles.
"Companies operating tourism activities without a licence must obtain a valid licence immediately to avoid enforcement actions," read the statement. – Bernama
