The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) says that a fairer compensation scheme is much needed compared with the 0.5 percent proposed debt settlement by Air Asia X.
MATTA feels that the National Budget 2022 could have been better to help rehabilitate the tourism industry on a fast track; although several proposals in the budget are good.
MATTA welcomes the recent statement by the Minister of Finance Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul that the budget 2022 will focus on the tourism sector which had been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
The four key players have pledged to position Malaysia as a safe destination for leisure and business travellers.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is urging the incumbent Minister of Finance to be upfront in his efforts to help tourism businesses which are currently in extreme financial distress.
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) has called on ASEAN governments to work on an ASEAN Digital Covid -19 Certificate in preparation for borders reopening in the region. The ASEAN member countries’ government should work out a
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes and support the statement by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, PDRM on 10th June 2021 relating to fraudulent activities related to Hajj and Umrah packages for the 2021
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes many of the initiatives outlined in the Pemerkasa Plus that the association hopes will help tourism players, in particular travel agents, stay afloat during this time of crisis.
Loan Moratoriums, Wage Subsidy, and Clear Tourism Recovery Roadmap among 5 Measures Proposed By MATTA for the Revival of the Travel Industry amidst the Country Lockdown Measures
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) commends the government on its decision not to impose a total lockdown on the nation’s economic sector - striking a balance between saving lives and saving livelihoods is crucial in order for
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is urging the government to prioritize and fast-track vaccination for tourism workers.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes the announcement by PM on the various stimulus initiatives especially on the new approach towards the easing of travel restrictions.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has received word from the Ministry of Transport, Malaysia that SOPs for the operation of domestic cruises are being actively discussed with the National Security Council (MKN)
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) presented a 37 point recommendation to YB Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture on 19 Feb 2021.
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is thankful that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) has finally spoken up on issues of air ticket refunds.
MATTA welcomes the timely and constructive inputs made by the former Director General of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab.
MATTA urges the Government to be proactive and to come up with an enhanced and targeted rescue plan for tour and travel agents in light of the recent announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the bleak forecast on travel this year.
MATTA is pleased with the launching of the National Tourism Policy 2020 – 2030 which was announced today by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
MATTA and Bureau Veritas have signed an agreement to deploy the “Travel Safe Malaysia” Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label, designed to support the operational restart activities of the travel and tour industry.
On 10 December 2020, MATTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GOJO e-hailing provider.
MATTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GOJO e-hailing provider.
MATTA expresses great concerns on the failure of credit and leasing companies to extend loan moratoriums as advised by the Prime Minister.
MATTA refers to the national Budget 2021 that was presented by the Minister of Finance on 6 November 2020.
MATTA is disappointed that the much-anticipated Budget 2021, which fails to provide solid relief programmes to protect jobs and tourism businesses, will not do much to help the tourism sector on its road to recovery.
MATTA is calling upon the Government to act boldly and decisively, through the National Budget 2021, to bolster a floundering Malaysian tourism industry during this time of economic adversity.