Tag: Malaysia
Malaysia, the Philippines clash over disputed Sabah territory
The long-standing dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines over their territorial rights to Sabah has intensified, following a recent move by the Philippines to...
Malaysia extends recovery MCO to year-end; ban on foreign tourists remain
Malaysia has further extended the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to December 31, 2020, while the ban on international tourists will remain in place,...
Malaysia allows flights, public transport to run at full capacity
All forms of public transport, including flights, e-hailing, and express bus services, are now allowed to operate at full capacity, announced the Malaysian government...
Malaysia’s trade says US$8.2 billion stimulus “insufficient” to buoy tourism sector
Tourism players in Malaysia have criticised the RM35 billion (US$8.2 billion) stimulus package unveiled on Friday to boost the economy reeling from the impact...
S’pore, M’sia defer High Speed Rail project
Singapore has agreed to Malaysia’s request for a seven-month extension to the High Speed Rail (HSR) project suspension, till year-end.
The construction of the HSR...
Virtual advisory clinic buoys M’sian tourism players
Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) has recently piloted a virtual advisory clinic, offering one-on-one consultations to assist tourism industry players in tackling challenges posed by...
Malaysia extends partial lockdown until June 9
Malaysia has extended its conditional movement control order (CMCO) for another four weeks until June 9, announced prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin in a live...
Malaysia gov’t relaxes MCO; nine states maintain status quo
Malaysia has entered a conditional movement control order (CMCO) starting Monday (May 4), about a week ahead of the scheduled end of the fourth...
Malaysia extends lockdown for third time until May 12
Malaysia’s nationwide movement control order (MCO) has been extended once again by another two weeks, until May 12, with the possibility of a further...
Malaysia’s trade push back against new stimulus package
The chiefs of Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers...
