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
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025
MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025
KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025
ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025