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MATTA CONNECT 2026 RETURNS AS MALAYSIA’S PREMIER B2B TRAVEL MARKETPLACE

13 Jul 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 JULY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce the return of MATTA Connect 2026, Malaysia’s premier Business-to-Business (B2B) travel marketplace, taking place on 29 - 30 July 2026 at the Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC), Perak.

MATTA RAISES CONCERN OVER DIESEL SUBSIDY EXCLUSION

8 Jul 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 JULY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has taken note of the recent statement by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) regarding its decision to exclude tourism transport vehicles from the diesel subsidy programme, cautioning that the move will affect Malaysians as well as tour operators.

MFTF 2026 OPENS AS THE BIGGEST MUSLIM FRIENDLY TRAVEL FAIR TO DATE

4 Jul 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 JULY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today officially opens the 2nd edition of the MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair (MFTF 2026) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL), marking its largest and most impactful edition to date.

MATTA ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR TERM 2026 - 2029

29 Jun 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 JUNE 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announced its newly elected Executive Council (EXCO) members for the 2026-2029 term at the 51st Annual General Meeting, held at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL).

MFTF 2026 RETURNS AS DEMAND FOR MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL REACHES NEW HEIGHTS

24 Jun 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 JUNE 2026 – With demand for Muslim-friendly travel packages on the rise, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today announced the return of its flagship MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair (MFTF), which will be held on 4 - 5 July 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL).

FULL RIDE TO THE MATTA MUSLIM FRIENDLY TRAVEL FAIR 2026

18 Jun 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 JUNE 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announces the return of its MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair (MFTF), taking place on 4 & 5 July 2026 at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL).

MATTA SLAMS IATA’S UNILATERAL MOVE ON REMITTANCE CHANGES

5 May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 MAY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announced its firm objection to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Malaysia’s unilateral decision to implement a new Remittance Frequency alignment for BSP Malaysia (BSP MY), effective 1 June 2026.

MATTA URGES COORDINATED NATIONAL PUSH FOR ELECTRIC TOURISM VEHICLES

30 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urged for a coordinated national approach to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for use in the tourism sector, stressing that coordinated national action is essential to build a sustainable, competitive, and future-ready tourism industry.

MATTA SUPPORTS CRACKDOWN OF ILLEGAL TOUR OPERATORS, CALLS FOR MAXIMUM PENALTIES

15 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes the firm enforcement action undertaken by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) after its recent integrated operations with Royal Malaysia Police, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia and Eastern Sabah Security Command

MATTA PARTNERS WITH MY TRAVELKAKI TO DRIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

4 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 APRIL 2026– The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PMJ AI Sdn Bhd, the developer of the MyTravelKaki platform, during the MATTA Fair April 2026.

TRUSTED JOURNEYS: TRAVEL SMART & SUSTAINABLE, ONLY AT MATTA FAIR APRIL 2026

4 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 APRIL 2026 - The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) officially opened the 58th edition of MATTA Fair April 2026 today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. The opening ceremony was graced by YB Mr. Raven Kumar Krishnasamy

MATTA AND BASE MALAYSIA SIGN MOU TO ELEVATE ADVENTURE TOURISM IN MALAYSIA

3 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today formalised a strategic partnership with BASE Malaysia through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at MATTA Fair April 2026.

TRAVEL GREEN, PRESERVE EARTH, LIVE CLEAN

2 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) returns this 3 - 5 April 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. This edition sees MATTA breaking its own record once again, as the Largest Consumer Travel Fair in Malaysia.

TOURISM TRANSPORT HIT BY DIESEL HIKE – TARGETTED AID & TEMPORARY SURCHARGE NEEDED

1 Apr 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), expresses deep concern over the continued rise in diesel prices and its growing impact on tourism transport operators across Malaysia.

MAG-NIFICENT RETURN TO MATTA FAIR APRIL 2026

31 Mar 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 MARCH 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announces the return of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) as its Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor for the upcoming MATTA Fair April 2026.

MATTA FAIR APRIL 2026 WELCOMES BACK MACAO AS ITS INTERNATIONAL FAVOURITE DESTINATION

26 Mar 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 MARCH 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce Macao as an International Favourite Destination at the upcoming MATTA Fair April 2026. Taking place from 3 to 5 April 2026

RHB BANK BACKS MATTA FAIR APRIL 2026 AS OFFICIAL BANK PARTNER

17 Mar 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 MARCH 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that RHB Bank will return as an Official Bank Partner for the upcoming MATTA Fair April 2026, reaffirming a valued and longstanding collaboration dedicated to enhancing travel experiences for Malaysians.

MATTA URGES GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY FUEL SUBSIDY FOR TOURISM TRANSPORT OPERATORS

16 Mar 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 MARCH 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges the government to consider introducing temporary fuel subsidies for tourism transport operators following the recent increase in fuel prices, which is expected to significantly impact the tourism sector.

EXPERIENCE THE JEWEL: JOHOR HEADLINES MATTA FAIR APRIL 2026

12 Mar 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 MARCH 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) officially crowns Johor as Malaysia’s Favourite Destination for the upcoming MATTA Fair April 2026.

BRINGING THE BEST TO MATTA FAIR 3-5 APRIL 2026

11 Feb 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce the return of the MATTA Fair from 3-5 April 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA DEBUTS TRUST INITIATIVE DURING ITS MATTA MEMBERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

22 Jan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 JANUARY 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) held its first ever MATTA Membership Summit 2026 at the Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 22 January 2026. The Summit brought members from across the country for focused engagement, dialogue and collaboration on the directions of Malaysia’s travel and tour

TOUR VEHICLES REGULATIONS: MATTA URGES MOTAC’S RETURN TO POWER AND PROPER CROSS BORDER ENFORCEMENT

2 Dec 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 DECEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), strongly supports the call by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, to restore MOTAC’s authority over tour vehicles’ regulations in Malaysia.

INTRODUCING MALAYSIA’S MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM TO EUROPE: ITC AND MATTA LEAD FAMILIARISATION TRIP

27 Nov 2025

JOHOR BAHRU, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 – The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), successfully concluded a week-long European Representative Familiarisation (FAM) Trip, namely “A Muslim Friendly Voyage of Discovery”

MATTA MALAYSIA PICKLEBALL GRAND SLAM 2025 WELCOMES OVER 800 PLAYERS GLOBALLY

22 Oct 2025

KUCHING, SARAWAK, 22 OCTOBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that the MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam (MPG2025) was held from 13-19 October 2025 at Pikabol, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia’s pickleball powerhouse.

MATTA LAUNCHES MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL FAIR TO BOOST MALAYSIA’S GLOBAL TOURISM

9 Oct 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 OCTOBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today officially announced the launch of the inaugural MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair (MFTF), a transformative initiative that positions Malaysia at the forefront of the global Muslim-friendly tourism movement.

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