![Best Muslim-Friendly Destination recognition, good way to promote Malaysia tourism Best Muslim-Friendly Destination recognition, good way to promote Malaysia tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672826048_Lumut.jpg)
Best Muslim-Friendly Destination recognition, good way to promote Malaysia tourism
Mohd Saddam Irrban Shamsuddi said that travel agencies should promote Malaysia's natural beauty, especially those with pristine beaches.
Mon Jun 05 2023
![MOTAC will revoke licence of errant travel agencies - Tiong MOTAC will revoke licence of errant travel agencies - Tiong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654420492_TiongKingSing.jpg)
MOTAC will revoke licence of errant travel agencies - Tiong
MOTAC will take firm action by revoking the licence of travel agencies if they are found to be flouting the rules, its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![Chinese travel agencies to resume group tours to 20 countries on Feb 6 Chinese travel agencies to resume group tours to 20 countries on Feb 6](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666372664_pembukaansempadan.jpg)
Chinese travel agencies to resume group tours to 20 countries on Feb 6
Chinese travel agencies will resume group tours to 20 countries, including Russia, starting February 6, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649916750_penukul.jpg)
Plantation worker gets three years jail, whipping for cheating travel agencies
A plantation worker was sentenced to a total of three years in jail and given three strokes of the cane for cheating three travel agencies.
Fri Dec 23 2022
![Haj fraud: Police receive 121 reports involving losses over RM5 million Haj fraud: Police receive 121 reports involving losses over RM5 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657284432_TBJEMAAHKANDAS.jpg)
Haj fraud: Police receive 121 reports involving losses over RM5 million
PDRM has received a total of 121 reports related to fraudulent haj and umrah pilgrimage packages using furada visas against three travel agencies, involving losses of more than RM5 million.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Haj fraud: Police receive 72 reports involving almost RM4 million losses Haj fraud: Police receive 72 reports involving almost RM4 million losses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657284432_TBJEMAAHKANDAS.jpg)
Haj fraud: Police receive 72 reports involving almost RM4 million losses
PDRM has received a total of 72 reports nationwide related to fraudulent haj pilgrimage packages, against three travel agencies, involving losses amounting to RM3.95 million.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![MATTA proposes prison sentence for travel agencies involved in haj pilgrimage scam MATTA proposes prison sentence for travel agencies involved in haj pilgrimage scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657529455_ExUnitTrustcons.jpg)
MATTA proposes prison sentence for travel agencies involved in haj pilgrimage scam
MATTA has suggested that the authorities make cases of travel agencies cheating haj pilgrims a serious crime with a prison sentence.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![MOTAC yet to receive reports of fraudulent haj by proxy packages MOTAC yet to receive reports of fraudulent haj by proxy packages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655974831_TBnancy.jpg)
MOTAC yet to receive reports of fraudulent haj by proxy packages
MOTAC has not received any reports on cases of fraudulent haj by proxy (badal haji) services involving haj and umrah travel agencies thus far, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648738083_SyedSaleh.jpg)
Be wary of 2022 haj package offers - TH
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has advised Muslims to be cautious of haj packages being offered by travel agencies for the 2022 haj season.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![Frequent discussions held to urge overseas OTA to register under TOBTAB - MOTAC Frequent discussions held to urge overseas OTA to register under TOBTAB - MOTAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648116054_DatukSeriNancyShu.jpg)
Frequent discussions held to urge overseas OTA to register under TOBTAB - MOTAC
MOTAC is constantly discussing with online travel agencies (OTA) operating overseas to urge them to register under the TOBTAB regulations so that it can impose taxes on the companies.
Thu Mar 24 2022
![Travel agencies, tourists urged to be vigilant with weather conditions - Nancy Travel agencies, tourists urged to be vigilant with weather conditions - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71646061519_pelancongyangterka.jpg)
Travel agencies, tourists urged to be vigilant with weather conditions - Nancy
Travel agencies, including resort operators, need to be more vigilant in managing the movement of tourists, especially to the resort islands, due to the current uncertain weather conditions.
Mon Feb 28 2022
![Offer more surfing-related packages for tourists in Pahang Offer more surfing-related packages for tourists in Pahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644151133_MohdSharkar.jpg)
Offer more surfing-related packages for tourists in Pahang
Travel agencies in Pahang are urged to produce more packages related to surfing to attract more fans of the sport to make the state their choice destination.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![Refund customers unable to perform umrah, travel agencies told Refund customers unable to perform umrah, travel agencies told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633782096_SenatorIdrisAhmad.jpg)
Refund customers unable to perform umrah, travel agencies told
Travel agencies that offer umrah packages have been urged to immediately return payments collected from customers who cannot perform umrah last year.
Sat Oct 09 2021
![Sabah to reintroduce travel bubble for local tourism - Minister Sabah to reintroduce travel bubble for local tourism - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71614391989_JafryHjAriffin.jpg)
Sabah to reintroduce travel bubble for local tourism - Minister
All tours and stays must be pre-booked through registered travel agencies and hotels, which must adhere to the latest SOPs, Jafry said.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![Langkawi: Travel agencies are allowed to operate without registering with CIMS - Nancy Langkawi: Travel agencies are allowed to operate without registering with CIMS - Nancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618523051_NancyShukri.jpg)
Langkawi: Travel agencies are allowed to operate without registering with CIMS - Nancy
Travel agencies are allowed to operate with immediate effect, without having to register with the COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS).
Fri Sep 10 2021