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The world’s largest halal trade show returns for its highly anticipated 15th edition
Posted on 13 Rajab 1439 / March 30, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — Malaysia is once again setting itself up as a leading influencer and industry player in the global Halal economy by hosting the 15th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) from 4 to 7 April 2018 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read More
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MATTA deepens trade links in lead-up to Visit Malaysia Year 2020
Posted on 13 Rajab 1439 / March 30, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has joined forces with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) to develop a B2B and a B2C booking platform to help members better compete in the digital marketplace, one of its recent partnerships forged with trade associations. Read More
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Malaysia hopes to attract China tourists with similar culture
Posted on 13 Rajab 1439 / March 30, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — Malaysia is targeting tourists from China due to similar cultures and cuisines between both countries, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said. He said the main focus this year will be to draw as many tourists as possible from China. Read More
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Tourism contributed RM81b to nation’s coffers
Posted on 13 Rajab 1439 / March 30, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — The tourism industry contributed RM81.4 billion to Malaysia’s coffers in 2017 with a total of 25.7 million tourist arrivals, from 24.6 million in 2010. Read More
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The State of the Nation: Reversing the declining trend in tourist arrivals
Posted on 13 Rajab 1439 / March 30, 2018
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA — MALAYSIA has yet again missed its tourist arrival and receipt targets, but the sector continues to be the third highest contributor in terms of foreign exchange receipts after manufacturing and commodities. Read More
