The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) stresses that offences under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482] and its regulations are serious criminal offences. MOTAC will continue to take strict action against any party who violates the law, especially those involving the use of unlicensed tour guides which can affect the image and…
SABAH, 19 NOVEMBER 2025 | Malaysia continues to strengthen its leadership in the ASEAN cultural landscape as the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) hosts the 21st Senior Officials’ Meeting on Culture and Arts (SOMCA) and related meetings from 17th to 22nd November 2025 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The series of meetings is officiated…
JOHOR BAHRU | 6 November 2025 – Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) Singapore will be organising the Singapore – Malaysia Triennial Cultural Showcase 2025 (TCS 2025). The event is scheduled to take place on 8 November 2025 at the Permaisuri Zarith…
Please be informed that in accordance with section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482], the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has decided to cancel the license of Syarikat Kenari Utara Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. [200801005515 (806799 – V)] (License No. : 6049) effective from 11 September 2025. MOTAC views…
KUALA LUMPUR, 25th OCTOBER 2025 — The Best of ASEAN Performing Arts (BoAPA) 2025, themed “ASEAN Cultural Seed: Nurturing Cultural Leaders”, was held at the Auditorium Seri Angkasa, Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur, marking the official commencement of the week-long regional cultural exchange. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) in collaboration with…
PUTRAJAYA, 6 November 2025 – The Gerik Magistrate’s Court, Perak on 3 November 2025 convicted Kenari Utara Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. (Company No.: 806799-V) on two charges under Regulation 6(1)(f) of the Tourism Industry Regulations 1992 [P.U.(A) 333/1992] for failing to comply with the conditions of the license which prohibits transactions with unlicensed parties….
JOHOR BAHRU, 8 November 2025 – The Triennial Cultural Showcase (TCS), a flagship cultural exchange between Singapore and Malaysia, continues to strengthen bilateral ties through the celebration of shared heritage and creative collaboration. Alternating between both countries every three years, the showcase serves as a vibrant platform for performances, exhibitions and artistic partnerships that foster…
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KUALA LUMPUR, 22 OCTOBER 2025 – In conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Artistic Children (MAAC) will be organising the Best of ASEAN Performing Arts (BoAPA) 2025 programme “ASEAN Cultural Seed: Nurturing Cultural Leaders” on 22nd until 29th October 2025…
Melaka | 14 October 2025: The world-class international football action “Stars of Uruguay 2025 – Global Football Friendly in Malaysia” which took place at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka yesterday has successfully attracted the attention of local and international football fans. The friendly match involving the Uzbekistan team against Uruguay not only presented an exciting…
