Fly Back Home with Malaysia Airlines

KLIA, 30 March 2020: Malaysia Airlines is reinstating some of its international flights between April to May 2020 to bring home families who have not been able to return to their loved ones due to travel restrictions in many parts of the world.

Group Chief Executive Officer Captain Izham Ismail said, “Many customers from Malaysians to foreigners have reached out to our global offices requesting for available flights mostly between Kuala Lumpur to Australia and New Zealand as well as to Kuala Lumpur onward to London. Being a network carrier, Malaysia Airlines is able to maintain connectivity and bring our customers direct or closest to their intended destination. And being Malaysia’s national carrier, it is our duty to ensure accessibility for Malaysia domestically and internationally during these difficult times.

The reinstated flights are as in following link:

https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/news-article/2020/fly-back-home-with-malaysia-airlines.html

Since the enactment of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines has had to reduce its domestic frequencies and schedules. It is running at minimum mostly to facilitate essential travels and cargo movement.

“Together with our sister airlines under the Malaysia Aviation Group, we support Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) with dedicated belly space across our domestic and international network and on MABkargo's global freighter network for the transport of medical devices and supplies. Most recently we transported two tonnes of face masks and personal protection equipment from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu as well as 300,000 pieces of disposable masks, 50,000 pieces of protection suit and 8000 pieces of protection suit with eye mask courtesy of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur”, added Captain Izham.

In the next few days, MABkargo will be flying in more than 10 million pieces of masks and ventilators from Shanghai and Guangzhou. This is made possible by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), Ministry of Transport and, Pharmaniaga Berhad.

Domestically, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings facilitate movement of goods as well as medical staff across Peninsular Malaysia, crossings and within Sabah/Sarawak. The three airlines have also positioned standby aircraft at Subang Airport, KLIA and KKIA to initiate rapid mobilization of medical staff and professionals as well as other (non-COVID-19) patients to support MOH's capacity/resource management efforts across Malaysia.

Passengers looking for flights to return home on Malaysia Airlines may book their tickets on Malaysia Airlines’ official website at www.malaysiaairlines.com or via Malaysia Airlines’ app with some departure dates available for booking from 30 March 2020 onwards.

-Malaysia Airlines.

Zoo Negara Adoption Package

Zoo Negara is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society, a non-governmental organization that survives mainly through its gate collection and sponsorship from individuals, schools and corporate companies.

All our animals are up for adoption and you may help us adopt one by maintaining its annual food, enrichment and veterinary care. In return, you will receive a certificate of adoption stating your selected animal and we will even acknowledge you in our annual report with the amount you have sponsored.

For further details, do contact the Public Relations & Marketing Department at +603-41083422/7/8 or email us at pr@zoonegaramalaysia.my

-https://www.zoonegaramalaysia.my/

MOTAC Lakar Pelan Tindakan Strategik Untuk Memperkasa Industri Pelancongan Yang Terjejas Berikutan Impak Wabak COVID-19

1. Industri pelancongan menyediakan peluang pekerjaan dan perniagaan kepada lebih 3.7 juta rakyat Malaysia dan merupakan antara penyumbang terbesar ekonomi negara dengan Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) sebanyak 15.3%. Apabila industri ini terjejas, ekonomi negara turut menerima kesan langsung yang juga menjejaskan pendapatan penggiat dalam industri pelancongan ini.
   
   
   
2. COVID-19 yang sedang melanda negara dan dunia pada masa ini telah memberi impak negatif ke atas industri pelancongan negara. Maklumat dari industri menunjukkan bahawa anggaran semasa kerugian yang dihadapi oleh penggiat industri pelancongan bagi sektor seperti penginapan, pengangkutan, beli-belah, makanan dan minuman serta penganjuran acara perniagaan bagi tempoh Januari hingga Mac 2020 adalah melebihi RM9 bilion.
   
   
3. Bagi mendalami isu ini, satu sesi perjumpaan dan perbincangan bersama penggiat industri pelancongan telah diadakan pada 17 Mac 2020. Antara pihak yang hadir adalah wakil persatuan-persatuan dari industri penginapan,pelancongan, operator bas, peniaga, pemandu pelancong dan pemandu teksi. Perbincangan ini dikendalikan oleh Tourism Recovery Action Council (TRAC) yang ditubuhkan oleh MOTAC khusus bagi membincangkan langkah-langkah memastikan industri pelancongan tidak terjejas akibat penularan wabak COVID 19 ini. Hasil perbincangan ini, MOTAC telah melakar Pelan Tindakan Strategik atau Strategic Action Plan untuk membantu merancakkan kembali industri ini dan memastikan kesejahteraan rakyat Malaysia yang bergantung kepada industri ini terjamin.
   
   
4. MOTAC akan mengadakan perbincangan dengan Kementerian Kewangan serta agensi-agensi berkaitan untuk memperhalusi pandangan-pandangan yang dikemukakan oleh pihak pemain industri pelancongan terutamanya yang berkaitan dengan bentuk bantuan yang boleh disalurkan kepada industri ini.
   
   
   
5. Bagi mengekalkan kedudukan sebagai destinasi utama pelancongan di rantau ini, MOTAC akan memperkenalkan kempen pelancongan baru bagi menggantikan kempen Visit Malaysia 2020 yang telah dibatalkan akibat penularan COVID 19. Kempen ini akan bersifat jangkamasa panjang yang akan memperkukuhkan jenama ‘Malaysia, Truly Asia’ dan mengetengahkan pengalaman-pengalaman unik yang boleh didapati di Malaysia. MOTAC yakin usaha ini akan mengukuhkan daya saing dan kelestarian industri pelancongan negara di samping memastikan industri ini inklusif.

DATO’ SRI HAJAH NANCY SHUKRI
MENTERI
PELANCONGAN, SENI DAN BUDAYA
24 Mac 2020.

Cancellation Of VISIT MALAYSIA 2020 (VM2020) Campaign And Guest Stay At Tourist Accommodation Premises Throughout The Movement Control Order (MCO)

Following the recent Movement Control Order (MCO) in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has decided to take the following pre-emptive actions:

• Cancellation of Visit Malaysia Campaign 2020 (VM2020)
• A freeze on all over-the-counter and online services for new application, license renewal of travel operating business and travel, tourist guide, tourism training institute and registration of rated tourist accommodation premises as well as spa and foot massage centre.

The cancellation of Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) with immediate effect is in line with the impact of COVID-19 outbreak which has profoundly affected the tourism sector in Malaysia and the whole world.

A freeze on all over-the-counter and online services at Tourism Licensing Division and MOTAC state offices concerning tourism licensing including business travel operator, tourist guide, tourism training institute and registration of rated tourist accommodation premises, spa centre and foot massage centre is also effective immediately until 31 March 2020.

Pursuant to the media statement issued by the National Security Council on the MCO, all tourist accommodation premises are allowed to operate at minimum level. Their services are to be rendered to guests who have already checked-in into the hotels before 18 March 2020, whilst food and beverages are restricted to room service only. On that note, the guests are to remain in their rooms throughout the quarantine period.

Check-ins at the tourist accommodation premises during the Movement Control Order are allowed but on a limited scale. For guests who have to extend their stay due to the implementation of MCO, they may book and/or check-in with the tourist accommodation premises according to their budget. However, new check-ins for domestic tourists are not allowed.

On this note, I urge the public to abide by the rule of social distancing during the implementation of the MCO and to get verified information from official sources. Together, let us do our part to flatten the curve and pray for the safety of our beloved country and people.

Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri
Minister
Tourism, Arts and Culture

18 March 2020.

Semua Fasiliti Awam Di Bawah Kementerian Pelancongan, Kesenian Dan Kebudayaan (MOTAC) Ditutup Sementera Sehingga 30 April 2020

Kementerian Pelancongan, Kesenian dan Kebudayaan Malaysia (MoTAC) mengarahkan semua fasiliti awam di Jabatan dan Agensi DITUTUP SEMENTARA berkuatkuasa serta merta sehingga 30 April 2020. Tindakan ini dibuat setelah mengambil kira kepentingan kesihatan awam dan menyekat penularan wabak COVID-19.

Semua Ketua Jabatan dan Agensi telah diarahkan untuk menutup fasiliti awam di bawah seliaan masing-masing dan melakukan disinfektasi di semua ruangan kunjungan terbabit. Fasiliti kendalian Jabatan dan Agensi di bawah MoTAC adalah seperti berikut dengan perincian seperti di Lampiran A.

i. Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM)
ii. Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara (LPSVN)
iii. Arkib Negara Malaysia (ANM)
iv. Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (PNM)
v. Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara (JKKN)
vi. Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MaTIC)
vii. Jabatan Warisan Negara (JWN)
viii. Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia (KRAFTANGAN MALAYSIA); dan
ix. Istana Budaya

Selari dengan usaha yang dikendalikan oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) MoTAC menyeru semua pihak termasuk orang ramai untuk sama-sama membantu dalam menyekat penularan wabak ini.

-MOTAC.

First-ever local version of MATTA fair postponed

PETALING JAYA: MATTA Fair Cuti-Cuti Malaysia, scheduled for April this year, has been postponed, says Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Datuk Tan Kok Liang.

"The decision was taken after considering the statement by the Prime Minister on March 13 and the Ministry of Health not to hold events of mass gathering of more than 250 people due to the situation of the Covid-19 outbreak with daily increase in the number of cases in the country," he said in a statement issued on Monday (March 16).

He said the decision to defer the fair, scheduled to take place on April 4 and 5 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, was a difficult one to make, as MATTA had made all the necessary preparations for the inaugural event to promote domestic travel and tourism.

"However, we had to make the right and responsible decision, as the health and well being of the people is the top priority.

"Whilst we have taken the necessary precautionary health measures, we decided to defer the fair so as not to aggravate the situation and hope that Malaysia will recover at the fastest possible time," he added.

MATTA Fair Cuti-Cuti Malaysia is the first-ever domestic version of the popular MATTA fair.

It is aimed to encourage local tourism, following a decrease in tourist arrivals from China owing to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Over 200 operators are expected to offer various packages with great discounts during the inaugural exhibition.
-thestar online.

Temporary Closure All Of MM2H Counters Until 30th April 2020

http://www.mm2h.gov.my/index.php/en/

1. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic following the outbreak to 123 countries and territories worldwide. WHO has urged all countries to take aggressive action to stop transmission and prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Subsequently, the Government of Malaysia has imposed travel bans on visitors from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran and Italy.
   
   
2. As precautionary measure, I have instructed that all services counters at the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Center (Level 1 and Level 10) to be closed with immediate effect until 30th April 2020. This is to ensure that the staff of MM2H Centre are not exposed due to big number of foreign crowd at the counters.
   
   
3. In this regard, all applications related to MM2H must comply with the following procedures:

• All new applications must be submitted by courier only. For withdrawal and termination applications, the required documents should be submitted by e-mail at mm2h@motac.gov.my.
• For applications involving payments to the Immigration at the MM2H Center, the applicant must first make an appointment with the Immigration Officer at the MM2H Center.
• All endorsements of new applications are suspended.
• For further enquiries, please contact MM2H Centre at 03-8891 7424.

4. Temporary closure of all counters at the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) will not affect this program as new application or related processes can be done via alternative procedures. The opening of the counters will be notified accordingly.

5. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture remains committed to tackling this issue.

-MOTAC.

1,515 peserta menyertai pertandingan memancing TMST2020

Yang Dipertua Majlis Perbandaran Port Dickson (MPPD), Mohd Zamri Mohd Esa (empat dari kanan) dan Ammar (dua dari kanan) bergambar bersama pemenang pada Majlis Perasmian Tourism Malaysia Surfcasting di Pantai Cahaya, Port Dickson semalam.

PORT DICKSON - Seramai 1,515 peserta menyertai pertandingan memancing Tourism Malaysia Surfcasting Tour (TMST2020) siri pertama di Pantai Cahaya Negeri di sini semalam.

Pertandingan memancing anjuran bersama Tourism Malaysia dan Wakjali Event Management itu dipilih sebagai salah satu aktiviti untuk mempromosikan Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2020 di seluruh negara.

Pengarah Pelancongan Domestik dan Acara Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar berkata, Port Dickson dipilih sebagai pembuka tirai acara itu kerana tarikannya sebagai pusat peranginan terkenal negara ini.

Katanya, penyertaan yang menggalakkan membuktikan program seumpama itu mampu menarik kedatangan pelancong domestik.

“Walaupun kini kedatangan pelancong agak terjejas disebabkan wabak koronovirus (Covid-19) namun kita tidak menyangka program pertama yang berlangsung di sini sangat meriah.

“Kita ada peserta yang datang dari luar Negeri Sembilan termasuk Kuantan, Selangor, Melaka dan Singapura,” katanya ketika ditemui pada sidang media selepas merasmikan program pertandingan memancing TMST2020 siri pertama di Pantai Cahaya Negeri di sini semalam.

Ammar berkata, bagi memastikan kesihatan peserta, mereka akan disaring sebelum mendaftar.

“Jika ada yang demam kita tidak benarkan mereka bertanding. Peserta juga perlu menggunakan hand sanitizer,” katanya.

Acara berkenaan mendapat kerjasama sepenuhnya daripada kerajaan Negeri Sembilan dan Majlis Perbandaran Port Dickson (MPPD).

Bagi siri pertama ini, tempat pertama dimenangi oleh pemenang dari Melaka, Yusri Yusoff, 52, yang membawa pulang wang tunai RM60,000.

Tempat kedua dimenangi Mohd Zawawi Zakaria, 41, dari Pekan, Pahang dengan menerima wang tunai berjumlah RM10,000, manakala tempat ketiga dimenangi oleh Mohd Rauf yang menerima wang tunai RM5,000.

Yusri ketika ditemui memberitahu tidak menyangka niat untuk menyertai acara pertandingan memancing secara suka-suka akhirnya membawa tuah.

Katanya, dia yang baru sahaja belajar memancing bersama rakan-rakan sejak setahun lalu terkejut kerana percubaannya membawa habuan besar.

Pertandingan itu menawarkan hadiah wang tunai RM115,700, dua cabutan bonanza motosikal Modenas Kriss dan pelbagai barangan memancing dan hamper.

Turut diadakan dua kategori pertandingan mewarna untuk kanak-kanak, pertandingan beyblade, memancing ikan keli dalam sangkar, pet zoo dan bengkel teknik membaca alaf-21 yang dikendalikan pensyarah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

-Sinar Harian.

Penutupan Sementara Semua Kaunter MM2H Sehingga 30 April 2020 - MOTAC

-MOTAC.

Experience Malaysia - March 2020

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-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair 2020 (MATF) is Back with Huge Discounts up for grabs

KLIA, 10 March 2020: Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF) is back with amazing offers, deals, and discounts to help you make the best choice for your upcoming holidays and travel plans.

Running from today until 23 March 2020, enjoy up to 40% off fares for travels from today until 31 January 2021, allowing passengers to have access to great savings on all their planned travels for the year and beyond. Customers can also take advantage of an additional 15% off when using the coupon code MATF2020* which is valid for travels until 30 June 2020 as well as an additional 5% off when they purchase tickets with CIMB credit cards for travels from 1 July 2020 until 31 January 2021.

Destinations up for grabs include local favorites such as Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching. Internationally, the destinations include ASEAN hotspots like Bali, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh; Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne in Australasia, New Delhi and Chennai in India, and our flagship destination, London.

According to Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Lau Yin May, “MATF was once the pinnacle of travel fairs in Malaysia, boasting the largest crowds, with attendees from every corner in attendance. It is our great pleasure to bring MATF back this year, with a lineup of new and exciting products that enhance the Malaysia Airlines experience for our fellow Malaysians, promising a more enjoyable, comfortable and relaxing journey. This year is extra special, with our Fly Malaysia campaign in full swing, allowing us to really create value for our passengers beyond flights. Our passengers will be fully immersed in their travel experience thanks to our amazing and distinctive inflight service and product which now include cuisines from every state in Malaysia and cabin music that encapsulates the spirit of multi-culturalism in Malaysia.”

Beyond fares, travelers will enjoy fantastic discounts on our ancillary products with 20% off MHinsure on Single Trip Plans with the promo code TRAVEL20, and an additional 5% off for Annual Trip Plans with the promo code TRAVEL25, perfect for our frequent flyers who Fly Malaysia multiple times a year. 

Additionally, the Value Bundle, the Premium Bundle, as well as ancillary add-ons for Extra baggage, Seat Selection and Golden Lounge Access will be available at a 25% discount. The Value Bundle offers 10kg Extra Baggage for passengers inclusive of a Standard Seat, while the Premium Bundle comes with Golden Lounge Access as well as an Extra Legroom Seat at no added charge.

In support of Visit Malaysia 2020, Enrich is offering 2,020,000 Enrich Miles for members with bookings into or within Malaysia. Two lucky customers will win 20,200 miles every week throughout 2020, and members can double their chances of being selected by flying Business Class or Business Suite. In partnership with Eraman, Enrich members will also be able to enjoy a more rewarding experience with discounts at the duty-free stores at six participating airports in Malaysia. Available from now until 31 May 2020, members can enjoy a 5% off for Blue Card member with a minimum spend of RM150 and a 10% off for Silver, Gold and Platinum members with a minimum spend of RM250.

Other fabulous deals include 50% off on selected duty-free items on Malaysia Airlines Temptations, our in-flight shopping platform, with online exclusives available on our Temptations website.

Customers looking for a personalized holiday may take advantage of the all-inclusive 30% off for flights plus hotel stays with the 3D2N package deals by MHholidays, applicable for travels from 9 March 2020 until 31 January 2021. The packages come with a free stay for one child and breakfast at selected hotels. 

Customers who place a booking of five nights or more on a single stay will enjoy an additional free one-night hotel stay. The package price per person for a 6D5N hotel stay begins at RM3,789 in London, RM2,779 in Sydney, RM2,339 in Melbourne, RM3,519 in Auckland. These packages are inclusive of 40kg baggage allowance, inflight meal, and free seat selection. Stand a chance to win amazing prizes when you buy the MHholidays package, with six lucky travelers to win an all-expense-paid 3D2N package to a domestic destination!

MATF would not be complete without amazing value-for-money options from Firefly Airlines, with RM69 all-in one-way travel deals to domestic destinations, with sales running from 9 March 2020 until 15 March 2020 for travels from 13 April 2020 until 13 March 2021. Additionally, attractive Firefly Holiday packages are up for grabs, inclusive of flights and hotel stays all around Malaysia for a 3D2N stay, starting at just RM197 per person, with packages on sale until 23 March 2020 for travels from now until 13 March 2021. Head on to fireflyz.com.my for more information on these offers!

According to Firefly Airlines Chief Executive Officer Phillip See, “Firefly is delighted to be part of the MATF as it flies to many prime domestic destinations in Malaysia that cater to various kinds of passenger interests such as beaches, theme parks, islands, food paradise, arts and the latest staycation trends. The airline is offering an opportunity not to be missed to explore the hidden gems of this beautiful country with a RM69 deal across all domestic destinations. Also, we are offering up to 50% discount off hotel + flights via Firefly Holiday packages.”

In addition, with the ‘Fly Now, Pay Later’ plan, travelers can choose to book their travels without paying upfront but, instead enjoy 0% interest installment payment over a 6-month or 12-month period. Already available for Maybank and Public Bank credit cardholders, in conjunction with MATF, CIMB has also joined as a partner for the plan, allowing all CIMB credit cardholders to take advantage of this plan to fulfill their travel goals without sacrificing their financial planning!

In light of recent developments concerning COVID-19, Malaysia Airlines will institute a flexible ticket change policy, allowing passengers to rebook their travels and postpone them to a later date at no additional cost. Passengers with bookings made from 10 March 2020 to 31 March 2020 can have the option to rebook their flights by 31 May 2020, for travels to be completed by 31 December 2020. The rebooking must be carried out at Malaysia Airlines Ticket Office or via its Global Contact Centre. While the one-time change fee may be waived, other changes will be subjected to terms and conditions.

Head on to malaysiaairlines.com to get more information and book your next holiday! To make sure you never miss out on great deals like these, as well as the many more exciting promotions and exclusives we have in store, download the Malaysia Airlines app today! *The 15% off from the promo code will be applied on the base fare and will be exclusive of the ancillary charges, and taxes.

-Malaysia Airlines.

Visa And Tourism Malaysia Enter Into Strategic Partnership To Grow Tourism To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 March 2020 - Visa Malaysia has entered a long-term partnership with Tourism Malaysia to support the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in driving inbound tourism and promote Malaysia as a preferred travel destination.

In the spirit of Visit Malaysia 2020, Tourism Malaysia and Visa mark an important partnership to drive inbound tourists, and drive Malaysia to be a preferred destination for travel especially in shopping segment. 

Shopping in Malaysia is considered one of the popular tourist activities due to the favourable exchange rates, quality of products, and diversity of choices. According to Tourism Malaysia, for the past four straight years, shopping was the biggest share of tourist expenditure for Malaysia, taking up 35.2 per cent of the total tourist receipts in Jan-Sept 2019 at RM 23.3 billion. This showed an increase of 14.4 per cent compared to 2018. 

Visa will be harnessing its data analytics capabilities and research to generate useful traveller insights. Through collaborative co-creation with Tourism Malaysia, this will help to transform tourists’ travel experiences when they visit Malaysia.

The partnership will also leverage on Visa Preferred Merchant Programme (VPM) which features a variety of rewards and benefits popular amongst tourists visiting Malaysia. The benefits include dining, shopping, family entertainment and medical wellness offers for Visa cardholders. These benefits will be shared through Visa and Tourism Malaysia’s digital media and distribution channels globally. In addition, Visa will also help to promote domestic tourism in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia’s Cuti-Cuti Malaysia campaign and share a variety of offers that are relevant for local Visa cardholders.

Present at the signing ceremony was Datuk Musa Hj. Yusof, Director General Tourism Malaysia. He said, “MOTAC and Tourism Malaysia have embarked on several efforts to promote Malaysia as a must-visit tourism destination and we want to provide a conducive environment for businesses in Malaysia to drive and boost tourism growth. With Visa coming on board as a preferred payments partner to help promote Malaysia as a tourist destination, we are confident that we can attract more inbound tourists and enhance their experiences here in the country.”

“Visa is excited to collaborate with Tourism Malaysia to promote Truly Asia Malaysia. This strategic partnership is a milestone for both Visa and Tourism Malaysia. Malaysia has many outstanding travel spots, and we want to help achieve Tourism Malaysia’s goal of becoming one of the world’s top tourist destinations. We are able to leverage our analytics capabilities to provide insights on travellers visiting Malaysia and our extensive global network to further help Tourism Malaysia promote Malaysia as a leading tourist destination in the world,” said Ng Kong Boon, Visa Country Manager for Malaysia. 

“In addition, Visa has more than 3.4 billion cards worldwide, and enabling our cardholders to make full use of their privileges when they travel using our preferred merchant programme is important to us,” added Ng Kong Boon.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia Surfcasting Tour 2020 @ Pantai Cahaya Negeri, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan ( 15 Mac 2020 )

Disertakan tarikh untuk TMST2020. Yg berhuruf gelap tu dah confirm tarikh dan tempat...manakala yg berhuruf light tu, masih dipertimbangkan dari segi lokasi (tarikh adalah tetap). Apapun kita layan dulu Port Dickson, 15 Mac ini.
-WakJali Event Management.

SUPER GT action back at Sepang after six years

Officially launched Super GT Malaysia Festival by Secretary General, Datuk Noor Zari Hamat (6 from left) Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia with VIP at Bora Ombak.

- NSTP/AMIRUDIN SAHIB.

KUALA LUMPUR: After a six-year absence, SUPER GT racing will make an explosive return to Malaysia on July 16-19 at Sepang Circuit, setting the stage for the world’s first ever GT night race and also the debut of an-all Malaysian team.

The SUPER GT Malaysia Festival is one of two races outside of Japan and will be round 5 of the 2020 Autobacs SUPER GT Series.

A major event in the Visit Malaysia 2020 calendar, the SUPER GT Malaysia Festival was officially launched today by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia Secretary-General Datuk Dr. Noor Zari Hamat.

“SUPER GT racing continues to be a huge crowd puller worldwide and especially in Malaysia.

We thought long and hard about how to make it better and realised that a night race would present teams and drivers with a unique challenge, in addition to racing under extreme heat and unpredictable weather conditions,” said Haro Sports & Entertainment Managing Partner Fahrizal Hasan.

Haro Sports & Entertainment, the rights holder and promoter for SUPER GT Malaysia Festival 2020, has also been appointed by GT Association Ltd as the rights holders for SUPER GT content for all countries outside of Japan and Thailand.

Malaysia hosted the first overseas race of the All-Japan Grand Touring Championship with two exhibition races in 2000 and 2001 before Malaysia was officially included as a full-fledged championship round in 2002. Malaysia continued to host the Series' overseas rounds until 2013.

Fahrizal also announced that two Malaysian drivers, Jazeman Jaafar and Datuk Adrian da Silva, will pair up in a Porsche GT3 R to compete in the GT300 Class as one of two Malaysian wildcards for the race.

-nst online.

Malaysia looks to Emirates’ new Penang service to boost footfall

Emirates’ new Dubai-Penang service poised to take off from May 1

Malaysia’s travel trade is banking on Emirates’ upcoming service from Dubai to Penang, via Singapore, from May 1 to raise the profile of the destination among European travellers, especially as the new route coincides with the European Summer holidays.

The new service was originally scheduled for April 9.

Gotz Travel & Tours managing director, Sheikh Awadh Sheikh Abdullah, said the Singapore-Penang combo will make it easier to market to Europeans since it offers travellers the chance to see two destinations in one holiday trip.

“Singapore offers a city experience, while Penang offers an island experience, food, culture and the (experience of visiting the) UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town,” he added.

Arokia Das, director, WL Leisure, shared: “It is good timing as May is the start of the European Summer. We are looking at 10-day programmes – seven days in Malaysia and three days in Singapore. We will take advantage of the connectivity to contact our existing agent partners and cultivate new agent contacts throughout Europe.”

However, he warned that the Covid-19 outbreak could be a dampener. “Usually for future bookings, 80 to 90 per cent of the bookings are considered guaranteed. With the outbreak, only about 20 per cent of future bookings are guaranteed. It now all depends on how quickly the outbreak in Europe and Asia can be contained,” he said.

Agreeing, Kingston Khoo, director of sales and marketing at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort, said: “We had 40 to 50 per cent cancellations from March to May – and these were mainly from Italy, Central Europe and regional markets. We hope these new flights will attract more Eastern Europeans.

“We hope to see a spillover of business from the new flights, especially for European tourists who do overland trips from the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia to the southern region – from Penang to Cameron Highlands and then, Taman Negara; before moving on to Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and exiting through Singapore.”

-TTG Asia.

Postponement Of LANGKAWI ART BIENNALE 2020 To October 2020

It is with deep regret that we have to re-schedule the Langkawi Art Biennale 2020. We started working on this event since 2017 and there has been many changes for various unavoidable reasons. But the safety of our participants and visitors are more important. Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 worldwide, many of our participants from various countries have been advised not to travel or are unable to travel due to travel bans.

So, after careful consideration, we have decided that it is best to postpone it to 2 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2020. Participants are invited to attend the first period, ie 2 OCTOBER – 8 OCTOBER 2020. (An itinerary will be sent out by email to all participants).

Then the exhibition will continue on to 2 November 2020, to give more time for more visitors to enjoy the hundreds of paintings in so many media, the many sculptures of different materials and the thought-provoking installations.

However, a few sculptors have already arrived in Langkawi for the Pre-LAB 2020 Sculptors workshop session, where they will search Langkawi for suitable ‘raw’ materials to be turned into works of art. This would be one of a series of Pre-LAB 2020 sessions to keep the ‘fire’ burning and create interest and awareness leading up to the main event – LANGKAWI ART BIENNALE 2020.

To all participants – we thank you very much for your patience and support. Such are the challenges of organizing an event, in our uphill task towards making Langkawi, an international contemporary art destination!

-Persatuan Pengurusan ArtMalaysia.

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Fly Malaysia Airlines and be rewarded!

KLIA, 4 March 2020: In conjunction with its Fly Malaysia campaign, Malaysia Airlines will be rewarding lucky passengers with a pair of Economy or Business class tickets when they book their travels with the airline from now until 30 April 2020. Every 20,000^th passenger will receive a pair of Economy Class tickets while every 60,000^th passenger will win a pair of Business Class tickets to their destination of choice within 6 months from the date of the winning letter.

According to Malaysia Airlines Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Lau Yin May, “Fly Malaysia is all about providing our passengers with the amazing experience of Malaysian Hospitality throughout their journey with us, creating memorable travel moments.

This campaign aims to reward our passengers who have supported the national carrier throughout the many decades we have been serving the nation – because we’re not just any airline, we’re the people’s airline. We’re excited to reward every 20,000^th, 40,000^th, 80,000^th passenger and so on with a pair of Economy Class tickets to any destination within the Malaysia Airlines operated network, and every 60,000^th, 120,000^th, 180,000^th and so on with a pair of Business Class tickets to their destination of choice. It is as SIMPLE as that, with no strings attached! We hope to delight our passengers with these special gifts and we can’t wait to take them on their well-deserved holiday!”

Malaysia Airlines offers a premium travel experience with comprehensive products, embodying the diversity and rich culture of the country through its Malaysian Hospitality. From the convenience of making a flight booking on the web, mobile or an app for those on-the-go; to its Golden Lounges which are equipped with only the best facilities to help you relax before your flight, a sumptuous buffet spread to suit your palette, private spaces for work or a rest, or for those with children, a family corner and nursing room, Muslim prayer room, as well as restrooms with showers. Passengers can also pre-select their onboard meals well in advance with the Chef-On-Call service, ensuring they get the food they crave for the most. Economy Class passengers can also opt for our Meal Upgrade Service, allowing them to enjoy Business Class Meals, including our world-renowned Satay dish, giving them a taste of the Business Class experience onboard Malaysia Airlines.

Passengers also have the freedom to customize their experience to their preferences onboard, with free seat selection allowing passengers to secure their favorite seats, be it aisle or window, and even opt for an extra legroom seat at an affordable price for comfort. The comfort continues, with Economy Class passengers having the option to try the Neighbor Free Seat product, which allows them to buy the seat adjacent to them at a discounted rate, to maximize comfort. Passengers on our A350 aircraft may stay updated with the latest news or be connected with their family and friends even at 30,000 feet in the sky with our WiFi service onboard.

Committed to taking care of our passengers throughout their journey, Malaysia Airlines offers a one-stop-solution with services that enhance the travel experience by making it simpler, and faster. Even in getting to and from the airport, Malaysia Airlines has got you covered with a worldwide, airport transfer service, providing 24/7 service and emergency cover guaranteed, with your own choice of vehicle, hassle-free booking, creating outstanding value and quality. If you would rather enjoy more freedom and flexibility, Malaysia Airlines can facilitate even more value by helping you along with car rentals, finding you the best deals in 158 countries and 42 languages with the help of rentalcars.com. Once you’re out and about, do so with peace of mind with MHinsure travel insurance, which provides cover for up to 42 benefits including cashless hospital admission and extensive travel inconvenience benefits like home protection, pet care, sport equipment coverage and more.

Flying Malaysia Airlines provides unmatched flexibility for passengers, with features like Book Now, Pay Later which allows passengers to book and hold their flight tickets by just paying a small holding fee, and being able to defer payment up to 72 hours, giving passengers the time to shore up their travel plans. Not only that, there are also options for zero-interest installment payments for up to 12 months. In addition, Economy Class passengers can also take advantage to enjoy a more exclusive and premium travelling experience by upgrading to Business Class at a discounted price thanks to the Last-Minute Upgrade option.

Looking to plan your next trip? Head on to malaysiaairlines.com to get more information and book your flights! To make sure you never miss out on great deals like these, as well as the many more exciting promotions and exclusives we have in store, download the Malaysia Airlines app today!

-Malaysia Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines ties up with Travelport

Malaysia Airlines has signed a new multi-year content agreement with Travelport, which will give more than 68,000 agencies servicing hundreds of millions of travellers worldwide real-time access to search, book and sell the content and inventory of Malaysia Airlines.

The carrier will also join over 300 other airlines using Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool, which gives agencies a graphically rich experience when searching for and booking branded fares.

Additionally, Travelport Digital Media Solutions, including Travelport Sponsored Flights and Destination Banners, will be used by Malaysia Airlines to promote its flight options through highly targeted advertising toolkits and campaigns.

Lau Yin May, chief marketing and customer experience officer of Malaysia Airlines, said: “It is most important to capture eyeballs when agents are flooded by thousands of options to offer passengers. We fly to over 1,000 destinations around the world and Travelport’s edge in technology innovations, air merchandising and digital marketing will help Malaysia Airlines better fulfil the demands of travellers and seize growth opportunities in today’s highly competitive environment.”

Chris Ramm, vice president Asia Pacific, air partners at Travelport, said: “Following the airline’s launch of new flexible fare options last year, I believe Travelport Rich Content and Branding will further empower Malaysia Airlines to offer more flexibility to travellers who increasingly demand personalised travel experience. Our Digital Media Solutions will also support Malaysia Airlines in global and tactical sales campaigns to promote its product offerings.”

-TTG Asia.

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