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MALAYSIA AND TAIWAN STRENGTHEN COOPERATION TO ADVANCE MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM ECOSYSTEM
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA, 9 JUNE 2026: The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan Halal Certification Development Co., Ltd. (THCD)

MALAYSIA SECURES 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL LEADERSHIP IN GMTI 2026
SINGAPORE, 18 JUNE 2026: Malaysia was once again crowned the Top Muslim-Friendly Destination (OIC) in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026 Report, announced today at the Halal in Travel Awards at Aloft Singapore.

FIRST-EVER MFAR SPA TRAINING SETS NEW DIRECTION FOR MALAYSIA’S MUSLIM-FRIENDLY WELLNESS STANDARDS
PUTRAJAYA, 8 JUNE 2026: These days, holiday planning isn’t complete without a “healing” element in the itinerary, the likes of a good full-body massage or even a simple foot rub.

ITC EXPANDS MALAYSIA’S MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM STANDARDS THROUGH RUSSIAN PARTNERSHIP
KAZAN, RUSSIA, 17 MAY 2026: Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is spearheading its influence through a landmark development that sees the global expansion of Malaysia’s Muslim-friendly tourism standards.

ITC FORGES STRONGER RELATIONS WITH SARAWAK TO DRIVE ISLAMIC TOURISM ECOSYSTEM
KUCHING, 8 APRIL 2026: Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) landed on the “Land of the Hornbills” to greet local tourism industry experts in a ceremonious networking session, “Randau Santai Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH)” at the Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak.

MOSQUE OPEN DAY AT MASJID SULTAN ISKANDAR WELCOMES OVER 6,800 VISITORS SETS MALAYSIA BOOK OF RECORDS FOR LARGEST IFTAR GATHERING
JOHOR BAHRU, 17 March 2026: More than 6,800 visitors gathered at Masjid Sultan Iskandar for a special Ramadan Mosque Open Day and community iftar programme held in collaboration with the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC).





