New Zealand court orders millions in fines and compensation over deadly volcanic eruption
A court ordered tour operators and managers of White Island to pay survivors more than $6.1 million for not ensuring the safety of visitors to the island.
Fri Mar 01 2024
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
Ads on umrah packages need approval of Tourism Commissioner from Feb 1
Licensed tour operators or any companies handling umrah will not be allowed to advertise any packages without the approval of the Tourism Commissioner beginning Feb 1 next year.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Licensed tour operators reminded not to collaborate with unlicensed individuals, agencies
MOTAC has reminded licensed tour operators not to collaborate with any unlicensed individuals or agencies in offering tour packages, commission payments, sales and discounts to tourists.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Most tourists to Langkawi make own bookings - MOTAC
Most tourists to Langkawi tend to book their own travel, accommodation and tour arrangements, according to monitoring and a survey by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC).
Tue Oct 05 2021
Tourist boats cannot use two jetties in Tanjung Aru - DBKK
The Kota Kinabalu City Council (DBKK) will station enforcement officers at two jetties in Tanjung Aru, near here, to monitor and prevent tour operators from using the jetties.
Wed Feb 01 2017
Cuba is high on this year's must-see travel lists
It seems like every travel organization in the country is out with its "must visit" list for 2017. What do they say? They're literally all over the map, but one place gets repeated mentions: Cuba.
Sat Jan 14 2017
Kidnapping incident will not affect tourism in Sandakan - Tourism association
The kidnapping incident at Ocean King restaurant on Thursday will not stop tour operators from carrying on with their businesses in the district.
Sun May 17 2015
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
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