Public urged to buy travel packages at MATTA fair
Many people do not realise that cheap tours, including those sold online such as through Facebook were invalid.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Zika does not prevent people from holidaying overseas
Many feel that thorough planning including getting information on the virus can help them to avoid infection.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Weak ringgit not stopping Malaysians' visit to US - Diplomat
Nearly 82,000 Malaysians visited the US last year, and the figure has grown more than 70 percent over the past 10 years.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Tourism Malaysia aims RM5 million domestic sales at September MATTA Fair
At last year's September edition, RM5.5 million worth of domestic packages were sold.
Wed Aug 10 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
Tourism Malaysia eyes over 66 million domestic tourists
Tourism Malaysia is targeting the sale of 17,896 tourism packages worth RM4.6 million through the MATTA Fair later this month.
Fri Mar 04 2016
Perak MATTA Fair targets RM40 million sales
The three-day tourism fair is expected to draw more than 30,000 visitors.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Matta carnival rakes in sales of RM150 million
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents Fair's (Matta) 2015 carnival recorded sales of RM150 million, up five per cent compared with last year.
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
MAS to offer irresistible bargains during MATTA fair
Customers will be spoilt for choice with various economy and business class offerings to MAS and Oneworld destinations.
Thu Sep 04 2014
Kelantan MATTA fair targets RM8 million sales
The Kelantan Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) targets sales of RM8 million for tourist packages during the three-day Kelantan Matta Fair which began Thursday.
Thu Dec 26 2013
GE13 uncertainties hurting travel agents
The uncertainties on the upcoming election date are affecting the rice bowl of a number of travel agencies.
Thu Mar 28 2013
Matta Fair offers 'halal' tourism to Japan
The Halal tourism to Japan is the most sought after offer at the Matta Fair 2013 held at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC), held from March 15 to 17.
Sat Mar 16 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024