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Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC

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
Landslides, flooding can dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong

Landslides, flooding can dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong

The current wave of floods and the landslide incident in the country has the potential to dampen tourism numbers, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Great potential for island hopping, river cruise in Sarawak- Nancy

Great potential for island hopping, river cruise in Sarawak- Nancy

Sarawak can exploit further the potential of island hopping and river cruises to stimulate the state's tourism industry, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Malaysia can be a preferred business events destination - Nancy

Malaysia can be a preferred business events destination - Nancy

Malaysia has the advantage to become a preferred business events destination among the business community, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said.
Mon Aug 29 2022
MOTAC: No agents appointed for grant applications

MOTAC: No agents appointed for grant applications

MOTAC has not appointed any individual or organisation as an agent in applying for the Tourism, Arts and Culture Matching Grant (GPPSB).
Wed Aug 10 2022
Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today

Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today

Bung Moktar will ask the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister to state the criteria that will be refined by the ministry in opening the country's border to more foreign countries such as China.
Mon Aug 01 2022
MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists

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
Malaysia one of the most hassle-free countries to visit post-pandemic - Nancy

Malaysia one of the most hassle-free countries to visit post-pandemic - Nancy

Malaysia is one of the most hassle-free countries to visit in the post-pandemic (COVID-19) period, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Mon Jul 18 2022
MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages

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

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
Citrawarna Gala Night limited to 2,450 visitors - Nancy

Citrawarna Gala Night limited to 2,450 visitors - Nancy

Only 2,450 visitors are allowed at the gala night of the Keluarga Malaysia Citrawarna Programme at the Kuching Waterfront on Feb 26, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Borders to be reopened after discussion with three agencies - Hishammuddin

Borders to be reopened after discussion with three agencies - Hishammuddin

Hishammuddin said the country's borders would only be reopened after discussion with the Health Ministry, Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry as well as the Immigration Department.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Crafts industry needs more support from private sector - Nancy

Crafts industry needs more support from private sector - Nancy

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Syukri today called on the private sector and corporate houses to support the development of the local crafts industry.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Umrah trips to resume beginning Feb 8 - Nancy Shukri

Umrah trips to resume beginning Feb 8 - Nancy Shukri

The Cabinet today decided to allow Muslims to resume umrah pilgrimages from Feb 8, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Wed Jan 26 2022
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages

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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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