Matta Fair returns to World Trade Centre on April 9 and 10

 

Genting Malaysia Bhd Sales and Marketing senior vice-president Spencer Lee (2nd-left), Matta secretary-genera Mohammad Faeez Mohammad Fadhlillah (2nd-right), Gojo Malaysia Bhd business head K Mathy (right) and Matta manager (CEO Office) Maziah Mihat pose for a photo after the press conference in Kuala Lumpur. - NSTP/AMIRUL JOHARI

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 200 tourism industry players are expected to take part in the upcoming Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) fair to be held at the World Trade Centre on April 9 and 10.

Matta secretary-general Mohammad Faeez Mohammad Fadhlillah said a wide variety of domestic and international holiday packages would be offered at this year's Matta fair in collaboration with Resorts World Genting as its resorts partner and GOJO.

He said Matta was optimistic that the event could further spur the nation's economy, thus contributing to inbound tourism growth.

"Our tourism industry is picking up its pace, to a point that workers impacted by the pandemic are asked to come back to work.

"Through marketing and promotional activities, such as this Matta fair, we believe there will be multiplier effects of tourist spending which can boost our local economies, and the subsectors in the tourism industry," he said at a press conference held at Matta headquarters here earlier today.

Also present were Genting Malaysia Bhd Sales and Marketing senior vice-president Spencer Lee and Gojo Malaysia Bhd business head K Mathy.

Lee said the industry-led collaboration would further strengthen their existing relationship while presenting mutually beneficial prospects and opportunities for future engagements.

"We've made necessary arrangements in welcoming tourists across regions via this fair and through this close collaboration with Matta, Tourism Malaysia and other key industry players."

We're excited to showcase Genting SkyWorlds theme parks to the world at Matta Fair, as well as supporting local travel agents representing and selling Resorts World travel packages.

"We also hope to see an increase in sales, as a result of our attractive deals, discounts and promotions both online and on-site available only at the Matta Fair," he said.

With free admission, public can go to the Matta fair from 9am to 7pm on both days.

Among the travelling and holiday packages available at the Matta Fair include Genting SkyWorlds tickets that will be sold at a 5 per cent discount, on top of its existing 20 per cent soft opening promotion, as well as a Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park one day unlimited ride pass available for RM58 per ticket.

Members of the public stand a chance to participate in a lucky draw with every RM200 spent on April 10. Among the prizes offered are a one-night stay (breakfast included) at Crockfords Hotel's Junior Suite, Genting Skyworlds tickets and limited-edition merchandise.

Members of the public can log on to MATTA's official website or follow their official social media pages for more information.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia Launches New Strategic & Marketing Plan For 2022-2026

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 March 2022 – Tourism Malaysia launched its Strategic & Marketing Plan for 2022-2026, a new organizational strategy set out for the next five years to boost the tourism industry - a timely move to bounce back with the full reopening of Malaysian borders starting 1 April 2022.

The plan launched by Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia today, focuses on domestic tourism promotion as well as international tourism recovery, with greater emphasis on digital adoption, innovation, health and safety.

The six pillars of the strategic plan include: (i) Boost domestic tourism (ii) Forge smart partnerships; (iii) Enhance tourism promotion (online/offline); (iv) Optimise strategic communication and media engagement; (v) Implement travel bubble, and (vi) Undertake strategic transformation.

Meanwhile, the new approach in marketing strategy, among others, outlines a priority in creative and digital marketing, enhancing mix promotion, shifting to emotional and sentiment-based promotions, moving to customized markets, and strengthening the brand.

Tourism Malaysia Strategic & Marketing Plan was developed based on National Tourism Policy 2020-2030, National Ecotourism Plan 2016-2025, National Cultural Policy (DAKEN) 2021 and UNWTO Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The strategies are also formulated on market trends and sentiments, secondary data research as well as input from stakeholders and industry players.

As domestic tourism continues to drive the recovery, Malaysia is also gearing up to welcome international travellers by targeting to attract 2 million tourist arrivals with a contribution of RM8.6 billion this year.

Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy said: “With the widespread vaccination roll-out, lifting of travel restrictions, good coordination and information on travel protocols, it is hoped that it will speed up the recovery of international tourism.

“We are anticipating the return of international tourists, especially from the neighbouring countries as well as medium and long-haul markets, with medical and business travel is expected to regain momentum,” said Nancy.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Penang revives fam trips, readies for return of tourism business

 

Penang kicked off her first trade and media fam trip conducted since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with participants coming from Singapore and the programme being supported by Tourism Malaysia, Singapore office.

The fam trip, which started on March 29, was attended by six media representatives, four travel agents, a representative from Tourism Malaysia, Singapore office, two representatives from Tourism Malaysia headquarters, and one representative from Air Asia.

Tourism Malaysia, Singapore office facilitated Penang’s first post-lockdown fam trip this week

Speaking at a press conference at The Prestige Hotel, Yeoh Soon Hin, head of Penang State Exco for Tourism Development, Arts, Culture and Heritage, said there was a need to gradually revive the industry and put in place initiatives to generate economy activities that support the tourism industry.

Yeoh noted that recent measures to allow domestic travellers to visit Penang as well as Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane with Penang, launched March 16, have led to stronger tourism performance for the destination.

“Penang is home to us Penangites, yet it is also a destination filled with the known and unknown treasures to be discover by visitors. That is why Penang remains one of the top destinations for travellers throughout the years,” he elaborated, adding that Singapore is Penang’s second biggest arrival market just after Indonesia.

-TTG Asia.

Welcome Back To Malaysia! 1 April 2022

 -Tourism Malaysia.

Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia 2022... Early Bird Tickets Now!

 MotoGP is back!

Get your PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2022 early bird tickets now!

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-Sepang Circuit.

40 spesies baharu burung ditemukan di Tasik Kenyir

 

HULU TERENGGANU: Peminat burung bakal menikmati lebih keseronokan apabila 40 lagi spesies baharu ditemukan di Tasik Kenyir.

Pengerusi Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah (Ketengah), Datuk Razali Idris berkata, penambahan itu sekali gus menjadikan keseluruhan burung di sekitar tasik buatan manusia terbesar Asia itu kini mencecah 336 spesies.

Katanya, antaranya ialah burung botak kecil, bangau kendi, puchong seriap, bangau paya, helang hitam, puyuh tanah dan layang-layang besar.

“Bukit Lawit di Tasik Kenyir tersenarai antara 125 lokasi terbaik bagi aktiviti melihat burung di Asia Tenggara berdasarkan pengiktirafan oleh The Lonely Planet.

“Istimewanya, kita turut memiliki sembilan spesies enggang termasuk yang terancam iaitu tebang mentua atau helmeted hornbill,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar selepas merasmikan program Kenyir Bird & Nature Quest (KBNQ) 2022 di sini, semalam.

Program yang dirintis sejak 2013 di Tasik Kenyir itu memberi peluang kepada pelancong mencuba pengalaman berbeza memerhati burung selain aktiviti memancing dan menginap di rumah bot. 

Menurut Razali, visi program KBNQ adalah untuk memperkenal Tasik Kenyir sebagai destinasi utama ekopelancongan di Terengganu terutama bagi aktiviti melihat burung.

Katanya, jumlah spesies burung di tasik berkenaan diharap dapat terus bertambah pada tahun depan.

-utusan online.

Hex Talk Tourism 2022: 'Rebrand Domestic Tourism' ( 29 March 2022 )

 

Don't miss the chance to meet the great key representatives from the tourism industry in our virtual HEX Talk Tourism 2022: 'Rebranding Domestic Tourism' on March 29th, 2022 at 3pm.

The event is organised by the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter and PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter. Don't forget to register using this link: https://lnkd.in/gG-AfQwJ

-Tourism Malaysia.

Ekspresi Cuti - cuti Malaysia Teroka Keistimewaan Daerah Hilir Perak & Perak Tengah

 

TELUK INTAN, 25 Mac 2022 – Seramai 19 wakil media terdiri daripada agensi media cetak, elektronik dan media baharu menyertai Program Ekspresi Cuti-Cuti Malaysia: Getaway To Perak anjuran Tourism Malaysia selama empat hari dari 22 hingga 25 Mac 2022.

Program bertujuan mengembalikan keyakinan rakyat untuk melancong bagi menguar-uar jaminan produk pelancongan bersih dan selamat seiring persiapan menuju ke arah fasa peralihan endemik susulan pembukaan semula pintu sempadan negara berkuat kuasa 1 April 2022. Program ini turut mendapat kerjasama Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan (MPTI) bagi mempromosikan produk-produk pelancongan negeri Perak.

Edisi kali ini membawa para peserta meneroka produk-produk pelancongan berasaskan pengalaman (experiential tourism) di sekitar daerah Hilir Perak dan Perak Tengah meliputi kawasan Bagan Datuk, Teluk Intan, Sungai Manik dan Kampung Gajah dengan memfokuskan kepada destinasi hidden gems, produk minat khas (niche products), warisan, gastronomi serta pelancongan berasaskan komuniti (CBT).

Para peserta memulakan pengembaraan di daerah Bagan Datuk dengan mengunjungi destinasi Sky Mirror di Beting Beras Basah yang menjadi salah satu lokasi penting bagi penyempurnaan Istiadat Pertabalan Sultan Perak sebelum dibawa melawat Ladang Bunga Matahari di Bagan Sungai Burung.

Di Teluk Intan, para peserta menelusuri Jejak Warisan Teluk Intan dengan berbasikal mengelilingi pekan bagi menjejaki Stesen Keretapi Lama, Batu Bertenggek Teluk Intan, Mahkamah Lama Teluk Intan dan Menara Condong Teluk Intan. Aktiviti berbasikal menggunakan perkhidmatan sewaan basikal CycleDios ini merupakan produk pelancongan terbaharu di Teluk Intan.

Selain itu, mereka juga berpeluang mencuba aktiviti memancing udang galah di Sungai Perak, melawat ladang MOCCIS Sdn Bhd, menikmati mi rebus dan rojak di Restoran Mastan Ghani serta menaiki river cruise bagi menyaksikan matahari terbenam selain memerhatikan kelip-kelip dan kepelbagaian spesies burung di Pulau Bangau.

Di Sungai Manik, para peserta dibawa melawat perusahaan kecil dan sederhana, Aryza Suri Cekal Enterprise yang terlibat dalam pembuatan biskut kacang dan kacang tumbuk. Turut diteroka dalam perusahaan desa di sekitar Kampung Gajah ialah penghasilan labu dan tembikar di Kampung Tanjung Bidara serta perusahaan Dodol Opah Yang di Kampung Empai, Pulau Tiga.

Program Ekspresi Cuti-Cuti Malaysia: Getaway to Perak turut diserikan dengan penganjuran Sesi Ramah Mesra Media bersama Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perumahan, Kerajaan Tempatan dan Pelancongan Negeri Perak, Dato’ Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi yang dikelolakan oleh MPTI di Restoran Apong Di Hilir Teluk Intan dan turut dihadiri oleh Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia, Dato' Hj. Zainuddin Abdul Wahab.

Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin berkata, program ini diharap dapat mengeratkan jalinan kerjasama bersama pihak media dalam mempromosikan produk-produk pelancongan dengan memfokuskan kepada generasi Millennials melibatkan kombinasi media baharu.

“Program Ekspresi Cuti-Cuti Malaysia ialah program yang diberikan nafas baharu bagi menggantikan penganjuran program Ekspresi Media terdahulu. Melalui program ini, kita mahu mempromosikan produk serta destinasi pelancongan kepada umum dari sudut pandang berbeza.

“Apabila pihak media dibawa merasai pengalaman produk-produk pelancongan yang ingin diperkenalkan dalam norma baharu, kita harap hasil daripada publisiti program ini akan dapat meningkatkan lagi permintaan orang ramai untuk melancong ke destinasi pelancongan yang dilawati sekali gus merancakkan kembali sektor pelancongan, seni dan budaya tempatan,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

RM12 billion KL Wellness City set to spur medical tourism sector

 

The KL Wellness City mega project in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, is envisioned as a world-class medical and wellness township with a gross development value (GDV) of nearly RM12 billion.

According to Datuk Dr. Colin Lee, managing director of KL Wellness City Sdn Bhd (KLWC), the 10.73-hectare development will be the first in Southeast Asia to cultivate a lifestyle fully integrated with healthcare.

KLWC is the master developer and owner of KL Wellness City. The land was purchased in 2015 by the company from the Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera, also known as the Armed Forces Fund Board.

The idea to develop the medical township was mooted by Lee, who began his career as a medical doctor from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

According to Lee, the development of the KL Wellness City project would take about 10 years, divided into two major phases.

Construction on phase one, which includes a 517-bed International Hospital and the Nobel Healthcare Park, began about six months ago and spans seven acres, he said.

According to Lee, the gross development cost (GDC) for the phase one development is around RM600 million.

"The International Hospital will be built in two stages. The first phase will include 517 beds and is expected to cost around RM360 million. Phase two will see the hospital expanded to around 1,000 beds. The Nobel Healthcare Park's GDC is estimated to be around RM230 million," he said.

Phase one will be completed by the end of 2024, and both the International Hospital and the Nobel Healthcare Park will open in early 2025, he said.

Nobel Healthcare Park will have a GDV of RM1 billion and three towers of medical and wellness suites, he said.

The medical suites, according to Lee, are built in accordance with Ministry of Health specifications and are designed in a modular format, allowing specialists to choose the ideal size for their practise.

The suites start at 223 square feet and they are selling from RM414,000.

The medical suites, according to Lee, are designed based on the core management team's own experience in the medical field.

"We have infused the design and elements that offer practising medical specialists the flexibility to optimise the use of space to suit their precise requirements and the freedom to make changes according to evolving needs.

"We are confident this will enhance the specialists' interest to own the suites as an investment in addition to running a practice here. We expect a take-up rate of 80 per cent, within the first three months of the first phase's official launch," he said.

Nobel Healthcare Park's wellness suites are fully equipped. The suites provide adaptable living spaces that are suitable for owner occupancy, home office use, or short-term stays such as step-down care and healthcare traveller accommodations.

These suites, which come in 268 sq ft and 386 sq ft sizes, start at RM338,000

Self-sustaining township with GBI-rated properties

Datuk Sri Dr. Vincent Tiew, KLWC executive director (branding, sales, and marketing), said that the International Hospital and Nobel Healthcare Park are pursuing Green Building Index (GBI) certification.

Tiew said GBI is a big deal for hospitals and healthcare components.

He also said that whatever the company builds in KL Wellness City will be one-of-a-kind: the International Hospital, which will be rebranded, will be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, and the healthcare mall, which we will developed under phase two, will be the first of its kind in the world.

"Generally speaking, you will not be able to build this type of medical township if you are a typical property developer. If you are a hospital-related organisation, you will not be constructing a city or a township. You will be extremely hospital- or medical-driven.

"What we are doing here is constructing an ecosystem that is fully integrated between five components. We have wellness, medical tourism, lifestyle (healthcare mall), a property component with serviced suites, lifestyle homes, retirement homes, and, most importantly, a true International Hospital.

"Why are we optimistic about the retirement home market? Because we will be the sole owners of our International Hospital. It is not a small facility. It will be huge, with 1,000 beds and 22 operating theatres. Overall, we are very optimistic because we believe we have the right product to market and the right people in the company to take it forward," Tiew said.

Tiew, who was previously the managing director of the Andaman Property Group of Companies, said that the healthcare mall in phase two development will include several proposed medical and hospital outfits, including a leading oncology centre (cancer centre) in Southeast Asia.

It will also include other components, such as a hotel and retail, to round out and improve the overall ecosystem.

"We believe KL Wellness City will be self-sustaining. This is something that everyone is looking forward to. Malaysia is known for having some of the best medical facilities in the world, and what we offer at KL Wellness City is one-of-a-kind. Furthermore, we have an ageing population that requires such facilities and treatment," he explained.

-nst online.

Pulau Sembilan hanya boleh dilawati di kawasan perairan

 

TELUK INTAN: Pulau Sembilan di Bagan Datuk, dekat sini hanya boleh dilawati di kawasan perairan.

Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perumahan, Kerajaan Tempatan dan Pelancongan negeri, Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi berkata, pulau itu belum beroperasi sepenuhnya untuk sebarang aktiviti pelancongan.

Beliau berkata, ini kerana program rehabilitasi untuk kerja-kerja pemulihan di sekitar pulau itu masih dijalankan. 

“Pelancong dibenarkan melawat pulau itu di sekitar kawasan perairan sahaja dan tidak boleh memasuki pulau berkenaan.

“Apabila selesai program rehabilitasi itu, kerajaan negeri akan mengumumkan pembukaan semula Pulau Sembilan untuk melakukan  aktiviti pelancongan,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar pada Majlis Sesi Ramah Mesra  Media bersama Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan bersempena Program Ekspresi Cuti-cuti Malaysia – Getaway to Perak.

Yang hadir sama  Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab. 

Sebelum ini, Nolee Ashilin berkata, Pulau Sembilan ditutup sementara bertujuan memulihara flora dan fauna yang terjejas di pulau itu.

Menurutnya, kerajaan negeri perlu membendung tindakan pihak tidak bertanggungjawab yang bertindak menceroboh dan merosakkan flora dan fauna yang terdapat di pulau berkenaan.

Pada 2019, beberapa pasukan penyelidik bersama pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) telah melakukan kajian dengan mengambil kira empat aspek, antaranya ‘boatie’, kuda laut, batu karang pelbagai lagi yang terdapat di atas pulau berkenaan. 

Sementara itu, Nolee Ashilin berkata, program anjuran Tourism Malaysia yang berlangsung selama empat hari bermula Selasa lepas disertai 19 pengamal media cetak dan elektronik yang dibawa melawat beberapa lokasi pelancongan di sekitar Teluk Intan, Bagan Datuk dan Kampung Gajah.

-utusan online.

Malaysia Airlines Resumes Flights to Wider International Destinations

 

KLIA, 22 March 2022: Malaysia Airlines is set to welcome passengers to Fly Malaysia and enjoy full-service offerings following the gradual reopening of borders around the world, with increased capacity to selected international routes within its network. In anticipation of increased passenger volume, its Golden Lounge at the Satellite building in KL International Airport will also reopen on 1 April 2022.

 

Starting 27 March 2022, Malaysia Airlines will increase frequency to its flagship Kuala Lumpur-London route to 11 times weekly and will return to full double daily service from 1 July onwards.

 

On the same date, the national carrier will be reinstating scheduled commercial services to India, namely New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, after close to 24 months suspension due to border closure between the two countries.

 

Starting 1 April 2022, Malaysia Airlines will increase capacity to Bangkok from seven times weekly to 14 times weekly and to Phuket from once-a-week to three times weekly. This comes after Thailand recently relaxed entry requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers. Additionally, Malaysia Airlines has begun flying to Bali, with once-a-week flight, beginning 11 March 2022. Fully vaccinated customers travelling to Singapore can continue to enjoy the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme from Kuala Lumpur and Penang, providing them with ease of quarantine-free access.

 

Meanwhile, the recently reinstated flights to Australia will also see an increase from five times weekly to seven times weekly to Sydney and from two times weekly to five times weekly to Perth following a steady demand for travels on the Australasia region.

 

With Malaysia Airlines’ Satellite Golden Lounge fully opened soon, customers can expect the reimplementation of buffet-style serving, offering convenience for guests to browse and indulge in a diverse range of local and western delicacies prior to their flight. All the airline’s lounges follow stringent health and safety measures, mandatory use of face masks and disposable gloves at the buffet area, and regular sanitisation of common areas.

 

Malaysia Airlines is committed to facilitating safe and seamless travels for passengers #FlyConfidently and experience a smooth journey underpinned by inimitable Malaysian Hospitality. Malaysia Airlines received a 7-star rating for its extensive COVID-19 health and safety measures from AirlineRatings and is a Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM) member.

 

Passengers are reminded to check entry and exit requirements before their journeys with travel restrictions remaining in place in most countries and are advised to perform online or mobile check-in to reduce interaction and avoid queues at the airport. For the best deals on Malaysia Airlines, customers are encouraged to book early on its official website at malaysiaairlines.com or via Malaysia Airlines’ mobile app. Sign up as an Enrich member at enrich.malaysiaairlines.com and start earning Enrich Points to enjoy exclusive members-only offerings.

-Malaysia Airlines.

Astrotourism Pahang Series to woo tourists tourists once border reopens

 

SUBANG JAYA 21 MAC 2022. Pahang State Tourism Exco, Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin (standing, centre) witnessing during signing memorandum of understanding between Presiden MITA, Uzaidi Udanis (second left) and Chief Executive Officer Apadilangit, Hafez Murtza (second right) at D Tandoor, Subang Jaya. - NSTP/ AZIAH AZMEE

KUALA LUMPUR: Stargazing and other astrotourism activities will soon become the latest official tourism products of Pahang.

This initiative was unveiled today during the pre-launch of the Astrotourism Pahang Series.

Through the project, domestic and foreign tourists will be able to experience Malaysia's one and only International Dark Sky Park.

This first-of-its-kind facility in the country will allow visitors to enjoy nature spots in Pahang that have naturally clear dark skies, especially at night.

Such locations are known among astrotourism enthusiasts as being ideal spots for stargazing.

Pahang Tourism, Culture and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin, who was the guest of honour at the pre-launch event, said the initiative's main strategic focus was to develop an astrotrourism system in Malaysia.

He said the project will also engage communities to raise awareness about Pahang's iconic dark night sky and use it as a valuable asset.

"The location of Pahang, which is a Penisular Malaysia tourism icon, is suitable for stargazing and astronomy related activities.

"Such activities depend on spots which have very low amounts of artificial lights from the city. We will facilitate the protection of Pahang's dark night sky," Sharkar said at the pre-launch event at a restaurant in Subang Jaya here today.

Also present was Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) president, Uzaidi Udanis.

Based on MITA data, the association estimated that it received 2.2 million domestic tourists due to multiple movement controls measures.

This year, the association estimated that it could welcome 9 million tourists following the reopening of the international border.

When commenting on this issue, Uzaidi said that MITA and its members were ready for the reopening of the international border on April 1.

He said that he was thankful for the community in MITA for persevering during the extremely tough times brought about by the pandemic.

He said like many other tourism-related entities, MITA has been coming up with new and innovative ideas to sustain the tourism industry, which has been hard-hit due to Covid-19 during the last two years.

"We have been ready and we are prepared for the border opening. Our basic aim is to get the maximum amount of tourists.

"We are still here. Our executive council (exco) members have not given up and all of us have renewed our licences," he said.

On a separate issue, Uzaidi said the recent announcement by the government to raise the country's minimum wage may still pose a problem for workers in big cities.

He said even with the implementation of a RM1,500 minimum wage starting from May 1, the amount was insufficient especially when living in Kuala Lumpur.

"We have employed more than 3.6 million employees, and it is not easy to get new talents. As time goes by, the cost of living is getting higher, and RM1,500 is not enough especially when one lives in the city where everything is pricier," he explained.

-nst online.

Geran Sepadan Sektor Pelancongan (GSSP)

 

GSSP bertujuan untuk memberi fokus ke atas penganjuran program/acara pelancongan oleh pihak swasta, pemain serta penggiat industri.

Permohonan boleh bermula 1 April 2022, Borang Permohonan dan Garis Panduan untuk GSSP boleh dimuat turun dari laman web korporat Tourism Malaysia - https://www.tourism.gov.my.

-MOTAC.

Kayuhan Santai Ekspres Koc Basikal (XKB) Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Kangsar - Padang Rengas - Kuala Lumpur ( 26 Mac 2022 )

 

Lokasi Kayuhan Santai Ekspres Koc Basikal (XKB) akan berada di Kuala Kangsar pada 26 Mac 2022.

Hubungi talian 03 2263 1077 (waktu berkerja) atau WhatsAapp 017 654 4580 / 010 557 0606 untuk info lanjut.

Pembayaran yuran penyertaan boleh dibuat melalui 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳 ke akaun KTMB seperti dibawah:

Maybank : 5140 1134 8647 : KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BERHAD

Receipt reference : XKB

Sila klik link ini untuk mengisi borang penyertaan : https://bit.ly/3MNmNeV

Note: Seorang wakil juga boleh mengisi bagi pihak rakan yang lain dengan memberikan butiran seperti diperlukan.

-KTMB.

Inisiatif MOTAC Dalam Membantu Penggiat Industri Melalui Geran Padanan Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya (GPPSB)

 

16 Mac 2022 - Geran Padanan Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (GPPSB) terbahagi kepada dua iaitu; Geran Sepadan Sektor Pelancongan (GSSP) dan Geran Sepadan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK). Kedua-dua geran tersebut adalah merupakan inisiatif kerajaan melalui Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) seperti yang diumumkan semasa Bajet 2022 di bawah Pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan MOTAC, bertujuan untuk membantu para penggiat industri dari pelbagai sektor dan latar belakang dalam penganjuran program/acara pelancongan, seni dan budaya yang berimpak tinggi pada tahun 2022.

Menurut YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Jumlah keseluruhan bagi kedua-dua geran sebanyak RM 50 juta adalah untuk menyemarakkan dan merancakkan semula sektor pelancongan dan kebudayaan yang terjejas teruk susulan penularan pandemik COVID-19 sejak 2 tahun yang lalu.

Pada masa yang sama, ia dapat membantu para pemain industri yang berkaitan terus berdaya saing bagi mempromosi Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelancongan selamat untuk dikunjungi serta dapat merangsang ekosistem kesenian dan kebudayaan negara untuk aktif semula, selain memartabatkan kembali Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelancongan terunggul di rantau Asia.

Bagi Geran Sepadan Sektor Pelancongan (GSSP) ia memberi fokus ke atas penganjuran program/acara Domestik dan Antarabangsa apabila pintu sempadan dibuka semula. Mekanisme pelaksanaan adalah seperti berikut:

Domestik - siling maksimum sehingga RM500,000.00

Antarabangsa - siling maksimum sehingga RM1,000,000.00

Penganjur dibenarkan memohon lebih dari satu (1) penganjuran program/acara pada tahun semasa (2022), tetapi setiap permohonan perlu mempunyai konsep dan pengisian yang berbeza.

Tempoh penerimaan permohonan adalah:

60 hari sebelum penganjuran program/acara Domestik

90 hari sebelum penganjuran program/acara Antarabangsa

Tempoh pelaksanaan program / acara yang diluluskan adalah sehingga 31 Disember 2022 dan sebarang pelanjutan tempoh pelaksanaan selepas tarikh tersebut adalah tidak dibenarkan.

Manakala bagi Geran Sepadan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK) pula ia memberi fokus ke atas penganjuran seni dan budaya yang berimpak tinggi dan mekanisme pelaksanaan adalah seperti berikut:

Siling Peruntukan

Jumlah peruntukan maksimum Geran Sepadan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK) yang boleh dipertimbangkan adalah sebanyak RM500,000 sahaja bagi satu (1) penganjuran program dan acara sahaja dalam tahun 2022 dalam negara.

Penganjur dibenarkan memohon lebih dari satu (1) penganjuran program/ acara pada tahun semasa (2022), tetapi setiap permohonan perlu mempunyai konsep dan pengisian yang berbeza.

NGO/NPO - Maksimum sehingga 90% daripada kos anggaran perbelanjaan keseluruhan.

Syarikat - Maksimum sehingga 80% daripada kos anggaran perbelanjaan keseluruhan.

Kadar Penyaluran - Penyaluran pertama/deposit sehingga 80% daripada jumlah kelulusan sebelum sesuatu program/acara bermula, manakala baki akan disalurkan selepas MOTAC menerima dokumen-dokumen lengkap daripada pemohon.

Tempoh Permohonan dan Pelaksanaan Program/Acara

Tarikh akhir penerimaan permohonan beserta kertas cadangan dan tempoh pemprosesan adalah 60 hari sebelum pelaksanaan program/ acara.

Tempoh pelaksanaan program / acara yang diluluskan adalah sehingga 31 Oktober 2022 dan sebarang pelanjutan tempoh pelaksanaan selepas tarikh tersebut adalah tidak dibenarkan.

Permohonan untuk Geran Padanan Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya (GPPSB) yang merangkumi Geran Sepadan Sektor Pelancongan (GSSP) dan Geran Sepadan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK) boleh dikemukakan bermula pada 1 April 2022 dan sebarang info lanjut boleh layari laman web www.tourism.gov.my.

Urus Setia

Geran Padanan Pelancongan, Seni & Budaya (GPPSB)

Lembaga Penggalakan Pelancongan Malaysia (Tourism Malaysia)

Bahagian Perancangan Strategik

Aras 2, No.2, Menara 1 Jalan P5/6, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya.

DAN

E-mel kepada: gspsb@tourism.gov.my

Talian Untuk Dihubungi: 03-8891 8192 / 8191 / 8196 / 8232

-MOTAC.

Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2022 ( 3 April ~ 2 Mei 2022 )

FESTIVAL RAMADAN PUTRAJAYA 2022

1. BAZAR RAMADAN (Kawasan A)
- Anjuran PPj
- 160 lot peniaga
- Menjual makanan dan minuman berbuka puasa

2. JUALAN KIBLAT WALK (Kawasan B)
- Anjuran ANS Diversified Sdn Bhd
- 10 peniaga
- Menjual makanan, minuman dan barangan kering

3. LAMAN IFTAR (Blok AB, CD Kompleks PPj)
- Anjuran ANS Diversified Sdn Bhd
- 16 peniaga
- Khemah 20 x 20
- Menjual makanan dan minuman, berkonsepkan outdoor café

4. ANJUNG SYAWAL (Kawasan D)
- Anjuran ANS Diversified Sdn Bhd
- Jumlah 200 lot niaga
- Menjual barangan keperluan hari raya, barangan kelengkapan harian dan hari raya

- Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Malaysia Aviation Group Announces Regional Partnership with hoolah, Enabling Travellers in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to Pay for Flights Over Time

 

Kuala Lumpur, 15 March 2022: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, today announced a regional partnership with hoolah, Asia’s leading omnichannel Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform, to provide a seamless and convenient payment option for travellers.

Through this collaboration, travellers in Malaysia, Singapore and soon Hong Kong, can now book their getaway with MAG’s main airline, Malaysia Airlines online and pay for their flights via hoolah’s flexible three-month, interest-free payment option. This means that travellers can fly to their destination and enjoy their vacation before paying for the ticket in full, while spreading the cost over three monthly interest-free instalments.

This partnership comes at an opportune time as Malaysia recently announced the reopening of its borders on 1 April 2022, following a two-year closure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM), Malaysia Airlines will continue to facilitate safe and seamless travels to support the country’s #ReopeningSafely strategy.

Additionally, MAG has also launched hoolah’s BNPL offering on Journify, its integrated one-stop travel and lifestyle digital platform where travellers can discover new places such as attractions, foods, nature and more; plan their trips around Malaysia; and shop local products. Through this partnership, customers can shop seamlessly for products and services, and conveniently pay later.

Lau Yin May, Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Malaysia Airlines said, “We are excited to collaborate with hoolah as it provides another payment option and flexibility for customers to book their flights with Malaysia Airlines and shop on Journify. This marks our first-of-its-kind partnership with a BNPL provider in Asia, and it couldn’t be timelier as we anticipate growing demands for travel with the reopening of our borders soon. Malaysia Airlines is committed to facilitating safe and seamless travels to all our guests, and now, we are taking the worry out of planning a trip, as they’ll be able to book and enjoy their getaway ahead of time, before paying for their trip through interest-free instalments. We invite travellers to take this opportunity to explore new destinations and Fly Confidently with Malaysia Airlines, as we have put in place extensive health and safety measures on-ground and in-flight so travellers can have a fulfilling journey with Malaysian Hospitality.”

Arvin Singh, CEO and Co-Founder of hoolah said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Malaysia Aviation Group in Asia and support their business objectives as we push forward together to accelerate the recovery and growth of the travel and tourism industry. As countries in the region gradually open up their borders, we look forward to making travel more accessible and affordable for travellers, along with the flexibility to pay for their holiday over time.”

For more information and to book your next getaway, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com and be sure to download the Malaysia Airlines' App to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips anytime and anywhere!

-Malaysia Airlines.

Pelancaran Program Istana Budaya 2022

 

15 Mac 2022 - Istana Budaya hari ini melancarkan Program Istana Budaya 2022 bertempat di Lambang Sari, bangunan panggung Istana Budaya. Menurut YB. Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) dalam ucapan pelancaran, usaha menghangatkan semula aktiviti seni persembahan pentas untuk tahun 2022 perlu dipergiatkan.

Katanya, kewujudan ruang-ruang pementasan di Istana Budaya yang dapat memberi peluang pekerjaan serta kepuasan berkarya kepada penggiat seni, turut menyumbang ke arah kelangsungan ekonomi industri tersebut.

"Istana Budaya juga perlu terlibat dengan penghasilan karya seni budaya bermutu dan mempunyai nilai estetika tinggi untuk produk teater, muzik dan tari yang mampu memberi tafsiran positif terhadap keunikan budaya tempatan," tambah beliau lagi.

Sebanyak 12 program telah dirancang dan disusun untuk pengisian program Istana Budaya 2022 iaitu lima (5) program terbitan Istana Budaya iaitu "Konsert Lagu Rakyat", "Konsert Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan Peter & The Wolf dan The Carnival of the Animals", tari "Sulur & Nakasari", dramatari "Ratu Kuning Langkasuka" dan teater muzikal "Jula Juli Bintang Tujuh".

Selain itu, program luar yang telah diluluskan untuk pementasan setakat ini adalah "Konsert U.K's Reunion 25 Tahun", "Konsert Seniman Negara Dato' Seri Ahmad Nawab", "5th Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA)", "Thunder - Kaleidoscope VI Drumming Festival 2022" serta tiga teater iaitu "Antara Tiga", "Tanjong" dan "Teater Muzika Moyang Salleh".

YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy turut mengumumkan insentif pengecualian cukai pendapatan sebanyak 50 peratus ke atas pendapatan berkanun yang diberikan kepada syarikat yang menganjurkan aktiviti kesenian dan kebudayaan, yang diluluskan oleh MOTAC bermula dari tahun 2022 hingga 2025.

Insentif cukai tersebut terbuka kepada semua penganjur berkelayakan meliputi kategori persembahan pentas kesenian dan kebudayaan termasuk seni muzik, tari, lakon, seni mempertahankan diri, adat budaya, kesusasteraan dan audio visual termasuk media interaktif.

Beliau berharap agar insentif tersebut dapat membantu melonjakkan semula industri seni persembahan pentas dan memberi dorongan kepada penggiat seni untuk terus bergiat aktif.

Pada tahun lalu, Istana Budaya telah menerima penonton hampir enam (6) ribu penonton untuk 11 program dalam tempoh lima (5) bulan yang dibenarkan beroperasi tahun lalu. Hasil pendapatan jualan tiket pula bagi tahun 2021 adalah sebanyak RM130 ribu.

Kedua-dua jumlah ini dijangka meningkat semula pada tahun 2022 yang termasuk hasil sewaan ruang sejajar dengan kenaikan penerimaan persembahan dari syarikat produksi tempatan dan agensi kerajaan yang lain.

Sehingga kini, Istana Budaya masih menerima permohonan untuk penyewaan ruang Panggung Sari bagi tahun 2022 dan 2023 mengikut kesesuaian program serta tarikh yang akan dipohon oleh penganjur.

-MOTAC.

Main - Portal Rasmi Istana Budaya

Festival Istirahat 2022 @ Nurjammah Eco Resort, Pekan Nanas, Johor ( 26/27 Mac 2022 )

 

ISTIRAHAT 2022!

26/27 Mac 2022

menjemput semua pemilik segala  jenis motorsikal, kaki camping & mat music indie di Malaysia untuk hadir ke ISTIRAHAT 2022 yang akan berlansung di kawasan kaki Gunung  Pulai di Nurjannah Eco Resort, Kampung Ayer Putih Pekan Nanas  pada 26 march & santai disana hingga 27 March 2022 ini (bagi yang ingin bermalam)

FESTIVAL ISTIRAHAT yang pertama akan berlangsung sekali dengan acara muzik oleh Istikomaterror, Malayaroll & Luas.my yang akan menempatkan 14 band independent Malaysia!

Antaranya band yang di highlightkan seperti DumDumTak, Late night Frequency, Operahaus & lain-lain lagi!

Bawa barangan mandi bagi mereka yang hadir kerana kami menyediakan kolam untuk mandi-manda.

Acara permotoran seperti Lumba Hutan, motor paling cantik, motor pilihan penganjur & banyak lagi juga akan diadakan dan pemenang  akan diberikan hadiah. 

Disini kami mintalah jasa kalian untuk share post ini! Inshaallah kita kasi jadi acara di Penghujung Benua Asia ini!

Hubungi kami Istikomaterror +6011-5672 9453 (SOFFIYAH) atau terus wasap kami!

https://istikoma2022.wasap.my/

Anda semua dijemput hadir ke Festival Istirahat 2022!

Here is the graphic info for ticket purchase.  For only RM70 you can get 6 things.

 1. Entry pass to Istirahat event

 2. Music pass to see 14 bands

 3. BBQ for dinner

 4. Event Tshirt

 5. Swimming pool access 

6. Covid test kit

RM70 only guys! 2 stages that full of awesome band waiyauwa!

Bring your kids together and get cheaper entry pass for them! Let make this event as family event! Happy family happy life!

-Istokomaterror_ltd.

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Malaysia Ready To Welcome International Travellers As Borders Fully Reopen On 1 April

 

PUTRAJAYA, 11 March 2022 – Malaysia is all set to welcome back international travellers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures as the nation is transitioning to endemic phase, beginning 1 April 2022.

Fully-vaccinated travellers can enjoy quarantine-free travel and are only required to take the COVID-19 RT-PCR test two days before departure and undergo professionally administered RTK-Ag within 24 hours upon arrival in Malaysia.

To ease the entry process to Malaysia, travellers with valid travel documents can enter Malaysia by downloading and activating the MySejahtera contact tracing app (from Apple App Store, Google Play Store or Huawei App Gallery) and completing the pre-departure form under the ‘Traveller’ icon without the need to apply for MyTravelPass, which will be abolished. However, international travellers who are not fully vaccinated must undergo five-day quarantine upon arrival.

Meanwhile, children and young people aged 12 to 17 are allowed for quarantine-free entry and only need to undergo professionally administered COVID-19 RTK-Ag within 24 hours upon arrival in Malaysia.

The use of face masks in public places and MySejahtera check-in at premises remain in place as standard practice under the endemic phase, especially in confined areas with large crowds. The government also set out the return of full-capacity activities even though physical distancing would still be encouraged.

YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia said, “We are delighted with the latest government’s announcement for the resumption of international travel, and look forward to engaging with airlines and travel trade to ramp up marketing efforts to promote Malaysia as a safe travel destination.

“With the upcoming reopening of international borders, it is timely for our marketing agency, Tourism Malaysia to implement its Strategic Plan 2022-2026 in undertaking strategic transformation, forging smart partnerships, enhancing tourism promotion and optimising its strategic communication as well as media engagement,” Nancy said.

For more information on the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) for border reopening, please visit our website at https://www.malaysia.travel/travel-alert.

-Tourism Malaysia.