Matta clarifies Bernama report on tourism cooperation with North Korea
All 3,100 members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) are registered with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Matta targets to draw 4 million tourists from China to M'sia next year
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) is optimistic of achieving the target of four million visitors from China for next year.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Rallies will fuel negative image, perception on tourism sector, say industry players
Matta president Datuk Hamzah Rahmat says the organising of the rallies, would also cause foreign tourists to think twice about visiting this country again.
Fri Nov 18 2016
Matta Fair 2016 optimistic of achieving 100,000 visitors
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair 2016 is optimistic of achieving the target of 100,000 visitors for its three-day fair.
Sat Mar 12 2016
MATTA calls for full-body scanners at airports
MATTA today proposed that full-body scanners be used at Malaysian airports instead of passengers being subjected to manual frisking.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Jail those involved in Haj, Umrah package scams - MATTA
The government has been urged to take stern action, including imposing jail sentence on individuals behind the syndicates involved in Haj and Umrah package scams.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Right move to waive visa for Chinese tourists, says MATTA president
Waiving visas would be a right move to increase the number of Chinese tourists to Malaysia, said MATTA president, Hamzah Rahmat.
Wed Aug 26 2015
Najib to have session with MATTA members on Aug 27
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to meet members of MATTA in a 'Meet the Prime Minister Session' on Aug 27, at PWTC.
Wed Aug 12 2015
Travel agents express concern over weaker ringgit - MATTA President
The demand for overseas tour packages have dropped due to the weakening ringgit.
Thu Jun 11 2015
GST: Matta wants three-month trial period before full implementation
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) wants the government to implement the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on a three-month trial period.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Matta Fair 2015 eyes over RM135 mln in sales
Matta Fair which attracted 90,273 visitors in March 2014 expects to bring in over 85,000 visitors this year.
Fri Mar 13 2015
Ringgit depreciation makes Malaysia a more competitive tourist spot
Malaysia will be a more lucrative tourism destination for tourists following the volatility in ringgit.
Wed Jan 07 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024