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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.

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2025 REWARDS VISITORS WITH EXCITING CONTEST PRIZES

2 Oct 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 OCTOBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to announce the success of the 57th edition of MATTA Fair September 2025. In recognition from Malaysia Book of Record as Malaysia’s Largest Travel collecting a total number of 2,049 booths this time. Besides providing a platform to boost the tourism

MATTA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER MUSLIM FRIENDLY TRAVEL FAIR AT WTC KUALA LUMPUR

25 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to introduce the inaugural MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair (MFTF), taking place on 18–19 October 2025 at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur. This new initiative is a significant step in MATTA’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation in

MATTA WELCOMES INTEGRATED OPS BY JPJ AND MOTAC TO ADDRESS ICP ABUSE BY THAI VEHICLES

18 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) fully support the measures taken by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Kelantan and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in addressing the misuse of the International Circulation Permit (ICP) by foreign-registered vehicles

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2025 BREAKS THE RECORD ONCE AGAIN AS LARGEST CONSUMERS’ TRAVEL FAIR

6 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to launch the National MATTA Fair, taking place from 5-7 September 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA FAIR POSITIONS ITSELF AS A SUSTAINABILITY LEADER IN TOURISM

4 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that the National MATTA Fair returns for its second round in 2025. The MATTA Fair is back with a fresher and greener take in advancing the industry.

EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SPONSOR RHB BANK TEAMS UP WITH MATTA FOR SMOOTHER TRAVEL AND HOLIDAY ADVENTURES

2 Sep 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that RHB Bank has once again been named the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor for the MATTA Fair 5-7 September 2025.

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2025: MAG RETURNS AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER & PREMIER SPONSOR

25 Aug 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 AUGUST 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents is pleased to announce that the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is once again named as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor for the 57th National MATTA Fair, 5-7 September 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

SABAH AS MALAYSIA’S FAVOURITE DESTINATION AT MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2025

11 Aug 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 AUGUST 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that Sabah is Malaysia’s Favourite Destination for the 57th MATTA Fair September 2025. The MATTA Fair is scheduled from 5-7 September at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA RESPONDS TO INCIDENT OF UMRAH PILGRIMS STRANDED IN JEDDAH

28 Jul 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 JULY 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) expresses deep concern over the incident involving 42 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims allegedly stranded in Jeddah due to the failure of Persada Global Holidays Sdn Bhd to provide return flight arrangements.

MATTA COMMENDS MOTAC’S ENFORCEMENT AGAINST UNLICENSED TOURISM OPERATORS

23 Jul 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 JULY 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) congratulates the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) on its recent enforcement efforts to clamp down on unlicensed tourism operators under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482).

MATTA ACKNOWLEDGES MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT’S CLARIFICATION ON PSV LICENCES

22 Jul 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 JULY 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) expresses its appreciation to the Ministry of Transport for the recent clarification regarding the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence suspension policy.

MATTA RAISES TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS AMID RECENT TOUR BUS ACCIDENTS

15 Jul 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 JULY 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) highlights growing concerns across the tourism industry in response to recent developments affecting land transportation regulations and proposed amendments to the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (TIA).

MATTA MALAYSIA PICKLEBALL GRAND SLAM (MPG) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS WEBSITE

15 May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 APRIL 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to announce that the MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025 (MPG 2025) has officially launched its website [www.mattampg.com] today.

MATTA FAIR APRIL 2025 LAUNCHED WITH A GREENER, SPORTIER & FUTURE FOCUSED INITIATIVES

15 May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 APRIL 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) officially launched the 56th Edition of the National MATTA Fair at the Malaysia International Travel and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

EVERYTHING YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE MATTA FAIR APRIL 2025

15 May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 APRIL 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) proudly presents its 56th edition of the National MATTA Fair, set to take place from 18-20 April 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur.

DELVE INTO THE PAST: MATTA CELEBRATES 50 GOLDEN YEARS STRONG AS AN ASSOCIATION

5 May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 MAY 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) proudly celebrates its 50 golden years as an Association this year. It was in 1975 when Malaysia was still a young and rapidly developing nation, that a small but determined group of Malaysian travel professionals came together with a shared purpose.

MATTA FAIR APRIL 2025 WELCOMES MALAYSIA AVIATION GROUP AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER AND PREMIER SPONSOR

9 Apr 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 APRIL 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) has been appointed as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor.

MATTA CONNECT MAKES ITS DEBUT AT MATTA FAIR APRIL 2025

4 Apr 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 APRIL 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is excited to introduce MATTA Connect 2025, its inaugural B2B travel business matching event, set to take place on Thursday, 17 April 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

MACAO SELECTED AS INTERNATIONAL FAVOURITE DESTINATION AT MATTA FAIR

27 Mar 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 MARCH 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce Macao as the International Favourite Destination for the MATTA Fair 18-20 April 2025 at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur (MITEC).

A STEP FORWARD: MATTA SUPPORTS MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT’S EFFORT IN ADDRESSING INDUSTRY CONCERNS

25 Mar 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 MARCH 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes and fully supports the recent initiatives announced by the Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke, aimed at reducing congestion at PUSPAKOM and improving the efficiency of vehicle inspections.

MATTA MALAYSIA PICKLEBALL GRAND SLAM 2025, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND

24 Mar 2025

KUCHING SARAWAK, 21 MARCH 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to announce the MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025 (MPG2025), the first of its kind in Malaysia.

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