Tourism Malaysia offices nationwide closed
Tourism and Culture Ministry nationwide will close down all its offices nationwide effective immediately.
Mon Jan 23 2017
No physical development allowed in Pulau Sembilan - Ahmad Zahid
No physical development would be allowed at the Pulau Sembilan State Park, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Travel agencies must have special umrah license from Oct 2017
All travel agencies that intend to handle umrah packages must have a special umrah license to be issued by the Tourism and Culture Ministry from October 1 next year.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Tourism Ministry to appeal Saudi Arabia's second Umrah visa charge
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will engage with the Saudi Arabia's government on the the kingdom's decision to impose a Visa charge for second-time Umrah visitors.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Lubuk Timah Hotspring upgraded to first class tourism centre
The Tourism and Culture Ministry is upgrading several infrastructures at the Lubuk Timah Hotspring recreational centre, Simpang Pulai.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Tourism Ministry prepared to cooperate on direct flights to Sabah, Sarawak
The Tourism and Culture Ministry is prepared to cooperate with any airlines worldwide for direct flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
Sat Feb 27 2016
Malaysia to make optimal use of MoU to lure ASEAN tourists - Mas Ermieyati
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will make optimal use of the collaboration forged with nine other ASEAN countries at the ASEAN Tourism Forum to lure more tourists and boost the tourism industry.
Mon Jan 25 2016
Tourism sector 6th largest contributor to national economy - Najib
Malaysia's tourism sector is now the sixth largest contributor to the national economy, contributing a total of RM161 billion or 14.9 percent of the nation's GDP in 2014.
Sat Oct 17 2015
Ministry to work with travel agencies to prevent another nudist event - Nazri
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will continue to work with travel agencies to inform tourists on Malaysian ethics and moral values.
Mon Aug 11 2014
Ministry suspends roadshows for Visit Malaysia Year 2014
The Tourism and Culture Ministry has temporarily suspended roadshows on Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014 out of respect for the MH370 tragedy.
Thu Mar 27 2014
Nazri: No plans to replace Azizul at the moment
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will wait for the outcome of the court case before a decision on the matter can be made.
Mon Feb 24 2014
Malaysia keen on remaining top Muslim-friendly holiday spot
A study by the Singapore-based Muslim travel consultancy, Crescentrating, showed that Malaysia had enjoyed the accolade since 2011.
Mon Feb 17 2014
Tourism industry growth to be boosted through VMY 2014
The Tourism and Culture Ministry year-long campaign wound be a proactive initiative to ensure that Malaysians were prepared to strive together to achieve the VMY 2014 targets.
Mon Jul 29 2013
Homestays encouraged to register with ministry Nazri
Certification by the Tourism and Culture Ministry of homestay programme operators will give more confidence to visitors that they are being monitored by the ministry.
Sun Jun 09 2013
Jamal glad with goverment funding concert
Jamal Abdillah is grateful because the Tourism and Culture Ministry, at the last minute funded the production cost of his latest concert.
Thu May 30 2013
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024