{"id":92585,"date":"2025-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/enforcement-action-against-unlicensed-tourism-activities\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:56:31","slug":"enforcement-action-against-unlicensed-tourism-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/en\/enforcement-action-against-unlicensed-tourism-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST UNLICENSED TOURISM ACTIVITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUTRAJAYA<\/strong> \u2013 The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) continues to strengthen enforcement against tourism activities without a valid license under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482] in line with the principles of MADANI Malaysia which emphasises compliance with the law for the sake of justice and common prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>For the first two (2) weeks of July 2025, a total of 22 operations were carried out by MOTAC enforcement officers in several key locations nationwide. Inspections were made on 180 vehicles, 30 tour companies, 4 accommodation premises and 33 tour guides and 13 notices were issued for various offences. <\/p>\n<p>This includes inspections of entities suspected of operating a tourism business without a valid license in an operation conducted in Perak based on public information. If convicted, the parties involved can be fined a maximum of five hundred thousand ringgit (RM500,000.00) or imprisoned for up to ten (10) years or both under Act 482. <\/p>\n<p>MOTAC will continue to strengthen strategic collaboration with enforcement agencies such as the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) to ensure compliance with tourism laws.<\/p>\n<p>MOTAC reminds any individual or company that provides tourism services including transportation, accommodation or tour organization physically or online to immediately apply for a license at the nearest state MOTAC office before strict legal action is taken.<\/p>\n<p>The cooperation of the public and industry players is also welcome to channel any information about tourism activities suspected of violating regulations through the Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) channel (<a href=\"https:\/\/motac.spab.gov.my\/eApps\/system\/index.do\">https:\/\/motac.spab.gov.my\/eApps\/system\/index.do<\/a>). MOTAC is committed to ensuring that only legally licensed tourism industry players operate for the well-being of tourists and a sustainable and inclusive industry based on MADANI values. <\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_-_Penguatkuasaan_Syarikat_Tidak_Berlesen.pdf\">more information<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>Issued by:<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE (MOTAC)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Tel: 03-8000 8000 Fax: 03-88917181<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Website: www.motac.gov.my Email: <span id=\"cloakcd40755d6aebdb218e5b591fc864e17c\"><span id=\"cloakacda9f2c07aab69c0e349254c7b0850a\"><a href=\"mailto:info@motac.gov.my\"> group.ukk@motac.gov.my<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\nFacebook, Instagram &amp; X: @mymotac<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUTRAJAYA \u2013 The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) continues to strengthen enforcement against tourism activities without a valid license under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482] in line with the principles of MADANI Malaysia which emphasises compliance with the law for the sake of justice and common prosperity. 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