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State to introduce incentive programme for agencies promoting inbound tourism

11 Oct 2019 Buletin Mutiara

State Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage (PETACH) Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said his office would be introducing an incentive programme soon for agencies actively promoting inbound tourism to further boost the state’s economy.

We can't ferry tourists in 30-year-old buses, MATTA tells govt

2 Oct 2019 Tamil Malar

The tourism industry is hopeful that Putrajaya will introduce tax incentives in Budget 2020 to upgrade tourist buses and vans, saying many of these vehicles are the same models that were used 30 years ago.

More allocation for tourism promotion - MATTA

2 Oct 2019 Borneo Post (KK)

MATTA hopes the government will allocate more for tourism promotion in the 2020 Budget to ensure that Visit Malaysia Year 2020 meets its target.

'Tourism sector needs money for promotion, infrastructure'

2 Oct 2019 New Straits Times

MATTA hopes the government will allocate more for tourism promotion in the 2020 Budget to ensure that Visit Malaysia Year 2020 meets its target.

MATTA banks on tax incentives for vehicles upgrade

1 Oct 2019 New Sabah Times English (KK)

MATTA had made presentations to Minister of Finance YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng and top officials from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding its proposals for Budget 2020.

Hope for tax reduction for upgrades in travel vehicle

1 Oct 2019 Sin Chew Daily

MATTA had made presentations to Minister of Finance YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng and top officials from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding its proposals for Budget 2020.

MATTA hopes for tax incentives on upgrading of tourism vehicles in Budget 2020

1 Oct 2019 Borneo Post (KK)

MATTA had made presentations to Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng and top officials from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) regarding its proposals for Budget 2020.

Belanjawan 2020: MATTA harap lebih banyak peruntukan untuk promosi pelancongan

1 Oct 2019 Bernama

MATTA berharap kerajaan akan menyediakan peruntukan yang lebih besar khusus bagi penggalakan pelancongan dalam Belanjawan 2020 untuk memastikan Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2020 mencapai sasarannya.

Budget 2020: MATTA hopes more allocation for tourism promotion

1 Oct 2019 Bernama

MATTA hopes the government will allocate more for tourism promotion in the Budget 2020 to ensure Visit Malaysia Year 2020 meets its target.

We can't ferry tourists in 30-year-old buses, MATTA tells govt

1 Oct 2019 Free Malaysia Today

The tourism industry is hopeful that Putrajaya will introduce tax incentives in Budget 2020 to upgrade tourist buses and vans, saying many of these vehicles are the same models that were used 30 years ago.

MATTA: Foreign company selling travel tour is against law

19 Sep 2019 Sin Chew Daily

MATTA is calling on the Authorities to act against illegal tour businesses and the public to deal only with licensed travel agents.

Umrah packages cost to go up

19 Sep 2019 The Star

A price hike of up to an additional RM1,000 per person on umrah packages is unavoidable following Saudi Arabia's decision to increase the visa fee and impose a 5% value-added tax.

Foreign exhibitors banned from direct transaction

19 Sep 2019 Guang Ming Daily

MATTA is calling on the Authorities to act against illegal tour businesses and the public to deal only with licensed travel agents.

MATTA urges travellers not be fooled by cheap tours

19 Sep 2019 The Malaysian Reserve

Travellers have been cautioned to not engage the services of unlicensed tour operators or bogus travel agencies that might use lower priced packages as their main lures.

LKU to be converted as additional licence field for Umrah operations

19 Sep 2019 The Malaysian Reserve

The Special Umrah Licence (LKU) which was implemented last year will be converted into an additional services field for outbound tour agencies, carrying similar conditions.

MATTA urging for action against illegal foreign travel agents

19 Sep 2019 Nanyang Siang Pau

MATTA is calling on the Authorities to act against illegal tour businesses and the public to deal only with licensed travel agents.

Action on illegal foreign travel agents

19 Sep 2019 China Press

MATTA is calling on the Authorities to act against illegal tour businesses and the public to deal only with licensed travel agents.

Penambahan bidang Umrah untuk lesen baharu beri manfaat: MATTA

19 Sep 2019 Utusan Borneo Sabah

Pengenalan kepada penambahan bidang umrah bagi pelesenan umrah tahun 1441H berkuat kuasa 1 Sept lepas akan memperbaiki lagi proses pelesenan agensi atau ahli MATTA pada masa ini dan akan datang.

Penambahan bidang Umrah untuk lesen baharu beri manfaat: MATTA

19 Sep 2019 Utusan Borneo Sarawak

Pengenalan kepada penambahan bidang umrah bagi pelesenan umrah tahun 1441H berkuat kuasa 1 Sept lepas akan memperbaiki lagi proses pelesenan agensi atau ahli MATTA pada masa ini dan akan datang.

MATTA wants action against unlicensed tour providers

19 Sep 2019 Borneo Post Online

MATTA wants the authorities to act against illegal foreign tour businesses and for the public to only deal with licensed travel agents.

MATTA welcomes Saudi's decision to cancel repeat umrah fees

13 Sep 2019 The Malaysian Reserve

Malaysian Association of Tour And Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to cancel additional fees imposed on repeat umrah pilgrims.

4 services in tourism management are tax-exempted

12 Sep 2019 Nanyang Siang Pau

MATTA welcomes the Service Tax Policy No.1/2019 issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) on 1 September 2019.

MATTA welcomes service tax policy on tourism management services

11 Sep 2019 New Sabah Times English (KK)

MATTA welcomes the Service Tax Policy issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) earlier this month.

MATTA welcomes service tax policy

11 Sep 2019 New Sarawak Tribune

MATTA welcomes the Service Tax Policy issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) early this month.

Fair to reduce PSC rate at KLIA2: MATTA

11 Sep 2019 Daily Express

The Government's decision to reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) for non-Asian flights in all airports including at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is a right move.

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