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
Passenger service and airport charges are two different issues: Matta
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents highlights the difference between the two.
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
Taxi drivers' attitude, safety aspect crucial to woo more tourists to Kuala Lumpur
Attitude of taxi drivers and safety aspect should be emphasised to get more more tourists to come to the federal capital, says Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA).
Mon Jul 27 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
Tourism players welcome RM316 million allocation for industry in Budget 2015
Tourism players have welcomed the RM316 million allocation under Budget 2015 to boost the industry.
Sat Oct 11 2014
Agents offering fake umrah packages must be sternly dealt with - MATTA
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today urged the Regulatory Umrah Council to take stern action against tour agents offering fake Umrah packages.
Mon Sep 08 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
Malaysia Airlines continues special offers till March 31
MAS delighted customers have taken the opportunity to purchase the oneworld special fares.
Sat Mar 23 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