Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to driving a progressive and forward-looking regional socio-cultural agenda through its participation in the 35th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting in Manila. A primary focus was placed on translating regional commitments into tangible outcomes that directly benefit people’s well-being, social protection systems, and inclusive community development. Through four proposed strategic…

Malaysia’s participation in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) High-Level Forum 2026 in the Philippines underscores the nation’s dedication to nurturing a resilient, inclusive, and people-centred regional community. Through this strategic platform, Malaysia highlights the importance of individual empowerment and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration to navigate future global challenges. This engagement reflects the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI,…

Malaysia’s participation in the 40th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Senior Officials Meeting (SOCA) in the Philippines demonstrates the nation’s dedication to driving a more inclusive and sustainable regional socio-cultural agenda. Through this active engagement, Malaysia continues to strengthen strategic cooperation for the well-being of the ASEAN people, aligning with the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI and a…

This statement highlights the necessity of separating the roles of vehicle drivers and licensed tour guides to enhance safety and professionalism, ensuring drivers remain fully focused on the road. While automatic exemptions apply for direct point-to-point transfers involving seven passengers or fewer, MOTAC urges all operators to strictly follow licensing regulations and maintain industry integrity…

On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) launched the “Kempen Mesra Malaysia” at KL Sentral as a key national initiative for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). The campaign focuses on strengthening the culture of hospitality and service quality among frontline workers within the transport and tourism sectors. During the launch, strategic…

Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) secara rasmi telah menggantung lesen syarikat Tripz HR Holiday Sdn. Bhd. (KPK/LN 11198) bermula 7 Oktober 2025 sehingga 8 Januari 2026. Tindakan tegas ini diambil setelah syarikat didapati mengelolakan pakej haji bagi musim 1445H/2024M tanpa lesen pengelola yang sah, sekali gus melanggar peruntukan di bawah Akta Tabung Haji 1995…