![Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717647368_tbMotac.jpg)
Police hunting for suspect who delivered fake bomb to MOTAC
The suspect who delivered a fake bomb package to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in Putrajaya on June 5.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51659003879_TBNANCYSHUKRI.jpg)
MOTAC wants Home Ministry to consider issuing double visas to foreign tourists
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hopes the Home Ministry (KDN) will consider granting double entry visas to foreign tourists to further boost the Malaysian tourism sector.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585409573_TBMOTACx.jpg)
MOTAC to take action against operators offering doubtful 'badal haji' packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will take necessary action against tour operators actively offering questionable haj by proxy (badal haji) packages through social media of late.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![MOTAC targets two million visitors to Malaysia this year - Nancy MOTAC targets two million visitors to Malaysia this year - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647437180_NancyShukri.jpg)
MOTAC targets two million visitors to Malaysia this year - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is targeting the arrival of two million tourists to Malaysia this year, with a profit of more than RM6.8 billion.
Wed Mar 16 2022
![MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641729942_pakejumrahpenipua.jpg)
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
The approval process for the advertisement of umrah packages has been suspended from Jan 8, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) said in a statement today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![MOTAC launches holiday packages for civil servants, retirees MOTAC launches holiday packages for civil servants, retirees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635681733_TBNancyShukri.jpg)
MOTAC launches holiday packages for civil servants, retirees
Tourism Malaysia, under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), launched a promotion on holiday packages for civil servants and retirees today to boost domestic tourism.
Sun Oct 31 2021
![After Langkawi, Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka to open to tourists - Nancy After Langkawi, Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka to open to tourists - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621523296_ResortsWorldGentin.jpg)
After Langkawi, Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka to open to tourists - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has proposed three more destinations - Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Melaka - to be opened via the domestic tourism bubble.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588318359_TBMOTACx.jpg)
MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has denied an allegation that it had fixed the floor price for umrah packages at between RM8,000 and RM9,000.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628946716_nancyshukri.jpg)
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588318359_TBMOTACx.jpg)
MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![MOTAC establishes holistic framework for tourism recovery plan MOTAC establishes holistic framework for tourism recovery plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585409573_TBMOTACx.jpg)
MOTAC establishes holistic framework for tourism recovery plan
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has prepared a holistic framework for the Tourism Recovery Plan in line with the National Recovery Plan.
Sat Jun 26 2021
![MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81604811365_pekerjawargaasing.jpg)
MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative
MOTAC said the decision was reached during a special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on COVID-19 management on Jan 26.
Sat Feb 06 2021
![Malaysia's tourism Stimulus Recovery Plan: Green zone travel bubble and more Malaysia's tourism Stimulus Recovery Plan: Green zone travel bubble and more](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606289671_PulauKapas.jpg)
Malaysia's tourism Stimulus Recovery Plan: Green zone travel bubble and more
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) yesterday announced a detailed recovery plan in an effort to revive Malaysia's tourism sector.
Wed Nov 25 2020
![Putrajaya needs new ideas to remain dynamic - Annuar Putrajaya needs new ideas to remain dynamic - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598782044_PUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Putrajaya needs new ideas to remain dynamic - Annuar
Putrajaya will need the participation of private investors to bring forth new ideas and become a preferred tourist destination.
Sun Aug 30 2020
![MOTAC urges motorcycle groups to help promote tourism spots MOTAC urges motorcycle groups to help promote tourism spots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598610797_KonvoiSemarakMerdeka.jpg)
MOTAC urges motorcycle groups to help promote tourism spots
Motorcycle convoy groups have been urged to assist the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in promoting domestic tourism with content creations when visiting tourist areas.
Fri Aug 28 2020