Philippines to reopen 'soon' to vaccinated foreign tourists
The Philippines has approved a plan to allow entry soon to foreign tourists vaccinated against COVID-19, its tourism ministry said.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer
Santa Claus came to the Dead Sea ahead of the Christmas season, to bring some Christmas cheer during a global pandemic.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Tourism Ministry to beef up security at mosques that draw tourists
The ministry will be assisted by the Home Ministry, Jakim and the Islamic Tourism Centre.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Sabah government works with Sarawak counterpart to ensure tourism industry benefits from tourism tax
The Sabah state government has invited the Sarawak Tourism Ministry to discuss on some pertinent issues of the Tourism Tax and come up with a joint stand in the spirit of cooperation with the neighbou
Fri Jun 23 2017
Mosques can revitalise tourism sector - Mas Ermieyati
The participants of the country's tourism industry have been urged to promote mosques as part of tourism products.
Sat Jan 14 2017
Be wary of cheap Umrah packages, buy from registered agents only
Muslims going for umrah are urged to be careful with agents offering umrah packages at below RM5,000, to prevent fraud.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Tourism Ministry to intensify efforts to curb Umrah package scams
There have been 60 such scams reported from January to September this year, with one case affecting some 40 to 60 victims.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Tourism Ministry to appeal Saudi Arabia's second Umrah visa charge
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will engage with the Saudi Arabia's government on the the kingdom's decision to impose a Visa charge for second-time Umrah visitors.
Mon Oct 24 2016
'Datuk Seri' from Tourism Ministry investigated over alleged abuse of power
According to sources, the MACC raided the office of the ministry since Tuesday to gather evidence.
Thu Sep 22 2016
Sarawak to have direct Hong Kong-Sibu flights - Adenan
The Sarawak Tourism Ministry will establish direct flights from Hong Kong to Sibu to increase tourist arrivals to the state's central region soon.
Sun Mar 13 2016
Tourism Ministry prepared to cooperate on direct flights to Sabah, Sarawak
The Tourism and Culture Ministry is prepared to cooperate with any airlines worldwide for direct flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
Sat Feb 27 2016
Visitors flood Jalan P. Ramlee for Citrawarna 2014
The parade kicked off at 8.30pm from the Matic exit to Jalan Ampang, Jalan Lam Yew Swee, Jalan P. Ramlee and then back to Jalan Ampang and Matic entrance.
Sun May 25 2014
Lahad Datu crisis will not affect tourism in Sabah
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen stressed that the crisis in Lahad Datu and Semporna will not affect tourism activities in Sabah.
Tue Mar 05 2013
India proposes to have tourist visa-on-arrival for Malaysians
India's Tourism Ministry has proposed extending the visa-on-arrival (VOA) facility to tourists of 16 more countries, including Malaysia.
Sat Mar 02 2013
Ministry denies supporting 'beach party' in PD
The Tourism Ministry expressed its disappointment over the organisation of an entertainment event with negative elements in Port Dickson, near here last week.
Wed Dec 26 2012