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Advancing halal standards

The Makkah Halal Forum 2025, a premier event in the global halal industry, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and businesses to discuss the future of...

Malaysia Announces 11 New MFAR Recipients

On 7 October 2025, the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) announced 11 new recipients of the Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) programme, further...

MFAR Lite Empowers Penang’s Homestays

Atotal of 43 Penang homestay operators completed MFAR Lite training under the PPP (Premis Penginapan Pelancongan) scheme, with sessions held at Homestay Pulau Betong,...

ITM 2025 Concludes with RM2.65 Million in Sales

On 4 December 2025, Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025 was officially concluded after achieving its targeted sales revenue of RM2.65 million, marking the successful completion...

The 20th MFTG Training Completed

From 24-26 November 2025, the 20th intake of the Muslim-Friendly Tourist Guide (MFTG) Training Course was held at Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Kuala Lumpur, bringing...

ITC Highlights MFTG at SEA Conference

On 12 November 2025, the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) was honoured to speak at the 2nd Southeast Asian Tour Guides Conference in Johor Bahru, organised...

ITC Shares Expertise at International Platforms

Between 5 November and 8 December 2025, the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) contributed to multiple international platforms, including SESRIC’s Expert Group Meeting on the Islamic...

MOTAC Announces New Deputy Minister

On 17 December 2025, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) announced the appointment of Chiew Choon Man as Deputy Minister. The appointment marks...

The future of tourism

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), with its agency Tourism Malaysia, recently held an engagement session. This ties into the recently launched Visit Malaysia 2026...

Halal wave in Penang

Featuring over 202 exhibitors, the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) reinforced its position as a key platform for the development of Malaysia’s halal economy. The...