Press Releases

MATTA PROPOSES KEY INITIATIVES FOR 2025 NATIONAL BUDGET TO BOOST MALAYSIA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY

11 Oct 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 OCTOBER 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has submitted a series of key proposals to the Ministry of Finance for the National Budget 2025.

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: MATTA RESPONDS TO INCORRECT NEWS PUBLISHED BY SUARA NTB

11 Oct 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 OCTOBER 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) would like to address the incorrect article published by Suara NTB on 10 September 2024.

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2024 OPENS WITH A GREAT CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE EXCITING DESTINATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

10 Sep 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 SEPTEMBER 2024 – The 55th edition of the MATTA Fair September 2024 was officially launched today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

VALUE-FOR-MONEY TRAVEL DEALS AT MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2024

10 Sep 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 SEPTEMBER 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce its 55th edition of the MATTA Fair, held from 6 - 8 September 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA ANNOUNCES CONTINUED EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP WITH RHB BANKING GROUP FOR MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2024

28 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 AUGUST 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with RHB Banking Group (RHB) as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the MATTA Fair, 6-8 September 2024.

MATTA CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH MALAYSIA AVIATION GROUP AS PREMIER SPONSOR AND OFFICIAL AIRLINE FOR THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AT MATTA FAIR

21 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 AUGUST 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that Malaysian Aviation Group’s (MAG).

TAIWAN NAMED INTERNATIONAL FAVOURITE DESTINATION AT MATTA FAIR 6 – 8 SEPTEMBER 2024

15 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 15 AUGUST 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) MATTA is pleased to announce Taiwan as “International Favourite Destination” at the MATTA Fair, 6 – 8 September 2024, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur (MITEC).

TRANSFORMING TOURISM: MATTA AND MAH COLLABORATE TO DRIVE TOURISM GROWTH IN MALAYSIA

15 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2024 — The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) and the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards enhancing cooperation and promoting growth within the tourism industry.

MATTA FAIR 6-8 SEPTEMBER 2024 - SABAH AND SARAWAK NAMED MALAYSIA’S FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

13 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that Sabah and Sarawak, as One Borneo, as Malaysia’s Favourite Destinations for the MATTA Fair from 6-8 September 2024.

MATTA COLLABORATES WITH THAI COUNTERPARTS TO PROMOTE VM2026

29 Jul 2024

BANGKOK, 29 July 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is delighted to announce a strategic collaboration with the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to promote the much-anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. This collaborative program aims to boost tourism

MATTA URGES GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT VAN AND TOUR BUS OPERATORS WITH DIESEL SUBSIDIES

18 Jun 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) extends its appreciation to the Government for seriously considering the introduction of diesel subsidies for van and tour bus operators under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC).

MATTA WELCOMES GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO EXPAND AUTOGATE FACILITY FOR TRAVELLERS FROM 36 MORE COUNTRIES

5 Jun 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) applauds the recent announcement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail regarding the expansion of the autogate facility for immigration clearance to travellers from 36 additional countries. Starting June 1, this initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for a larger

MATTA CONGRATULATES MOTAC ON SUCCESSFUL ENFORCEMENT OPERATION

31 May 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) congratulates the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Terengganu office and all involved stakeholders for the successful execution of Operasi Penguatkuasaan Bersepadu that held from May 24 to May 26, 2024 focused on key tourist locations throughout Terengganu.

MATTA CALLS FOR EQUITABLE CROSS-BORDER BUS TOUR OPERATIONS BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND THAILAND

17 May 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the leading voice for Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry, is advocating for a more equitable arrangement regarding cross-border tour bus operations between Malaysia and Thailand.

MATTA URGES MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND FUEL SUBSIDY TO TOUR BUSES

16 May 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges to the government extend fuel subsidies to tourism vehicles (Bus Persiaran) which include all types of licensed tourism vehicles (not just buses) in the upcoming subsidy allocation in June 2024.

MATTA FAIR MARCH 2024 A RESOUNDING SUCCESS WITH OVER 170,000 VISITORS AND RM230 MILLION IN SALES TURNOVER

18 Apr 2024

MATTA is thrilled to announce that the 54th edition of the MATTA Fair held from 22 to 24 March 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has exceeded expectations; attracting more than 170,000 visitors and generating in excess of RM230 million in sales.

MATTA IN FULL SUPPORT OF MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT’S DECISION ON ENDING PUSPAKOM'S MONOPOLY

5 Apr 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) hails the ending of the PUSPAKOM monopoly as a vital step in transforming the tourism sector and congratulates YB Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport, for this decisive move.

EXPERIENCE UNMATCHED TRAVEL DEALS AT MATTA FAIR MARCH 2024

22 Mar 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proudly announcing the eagerly anticipated MATTA Fair, now in its 54th edition, with the best in travel promotions and offerings from 22 - 24 March 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA FAIR MARCH 2024 SHOWCASES SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INITIATIVES

20 Mar 2024

MATTA Fair March 2024 is proud to unveil its Sustainable Tourism booth on the foyer Level 1 at MITEC Kuala Lumpur, highlighting a range of innovative initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable practices within the tourism industry.

PERLIS NAMED MALAYSIA’S FAVOURITE DESTINATION AT MATTA FAIR

15 Mar 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is proud to announce Perlis as Malaysia’s Favourite Destination for the MATTA Fair from 22-24 March 2024, to be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.

MATTA’S SUSTAINABILITY EXCHANGE IN ITB BERLIN 2024

1 Mar 2024

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) will participate in the prominent travel trade exhibition ITB Berlin from 5 - 7 March 2024. The MATTA booth will feature a diverse and thrilling range of experiential tourism products spanning 3 states in Malaysia.