Ministry out to revive local tourism

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic, which infected millions internationally, causing unprecedented border closures and travel restrictions, has left the tourism and travel sector in shambles around the world.

PM to launch national tourism policy today (Dec 23)

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020-2030, to be launched by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday (Dec 23), will focus on sustainable tourism and generating more tourism revenue.

Keep iconic ferries, ministry urged

THE Penang government has asked the Transport Ministry to reconsider the decision to retire the iconic ferries.

Motac programme provides lifeline for hotels

But green travel bubble needs to be made safer and faster via online app

Covid-19 case detected at Tourism Ministry HQ, all personnel directed to work from home

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): All officers and staff at the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) headquarters here have been instructed to undergo self-quarantine and work from home from Thursday (Nov 26) after detection of a Covid-19 case.

Tourism Ministry reveals recovery plans for pandemic-hit travel sector

A recovery plan to revive the pandemic-hit tourism industry in Malaysia has been revealed by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

This KTM train ride in Dabong, Kelantan is a surprise hit among locals

A KTM train ride in Kelantan, dubbed “Train To Dabong”, from Tumpat to Dabong has surprisingly become a hit among local folks.

500 tourist guides needed in Sarawak?

MPC to ease regulations to help tour operators sustain businesses due to Covid-19 situation

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) will ease regulatory burdens on licensed tour operators to help them sustain their businesses due to the challenges of the Covid-19 situation.

Bright future for homestay programme

THE Malaysia Homestay Experience programme in Penang pulled in revenue of RM64,507 from January till September despite the Covid-19 pandemic.