Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC
The suspect who delivered a fake bomb package to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Putrajaya on June 5.
Thu Jun 27 2024
MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hopes the Home Ministry (KDN) will consider granting double entry visas to foreign tourists to further boost the Malaysian tourism sector.
Thu Jul 28 2022
MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will take necessary action against tour operators actively offering questionable haj by proxy (badal haji) packages through social media of late.
Wed Jun 22 2022
MOTAC targets two million visitors to Malaysia this year - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is targeting the arrival of two million tourists to Malaysia this year, with a profit of more than RM6.8 billion.
Wed Mar 16 2022
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
The approval process for the advertisement of umrah packages has been suspended from Jan 8, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) said in a statement today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
MOTAC launches holiday packages for civil servants, retirees
Tourism Malaysia, under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), launched a promotion on holiday packages for civil servants and retirees today to boost domestic tourism.
Sun Oct 31 2021
After Langkawi, Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka to open to tourists - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has proposed three more destinations - Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka - to be opened via the domestic tourism bubble.
Tue Sep 21 2021
MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has denied an allegation that it had fixed the floor price for umrah packages at between RM8,000 and RM9,000.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.
Thu Jul 22 2021
MOTAC establishes holistic framework for tourism recovery plan
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has prepared a holistic framework for the Tourism Recovery Plan in line with the National Recovery Plan.
Sat Jun 26 2021
MOH will determine if interstate movement to 'balik kampung' is allowed - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said interstate travel for tourism activities is only allowed from green states to green states through travel agencies.
Mon Apr 05 2021
MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative
MOTAC said the decision was reached during a special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on COVID-19 management on Jan 26.
Sat Feb 06 2021
RM6 mln to conserve diversity in Sabah's Heart of Borneo
The Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment is to receive an allocation of RM6 million under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to continue with the declaration of the Heart of Borneo (HoB).
Thu Dec 17 2020
Malaysia's tourism Stimulus Recovery Plan: Green zone travel bubble and more
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) yesterday announced a detailed recovery plan in an effort to revive Malaysia's tourism sector.
Wed Nov 25 2020
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024