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LAUNCH OF MUSLIM-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION RECOGNITION

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), through Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) has marked yet another significant milestone in Islamic tourism development in Malaysia with the launch of the official logo for the Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Recognition (MFAR).

MALAYSIA AS THE ISLAMIC TOURISM DESTINATION OF CHOICE

YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture is confident that Malaysia will be a worldwide sought after Islamic tourism destination in the future. Islamic tourism in Malaysia is a promising segment that has shown a positive growth in economic contribution and tourist arrivals in Malaysia. In 2019, the segment generated RM16.72 billion in tourism receipts and an estimated number tourist arrival of 5.32 million.

Online Halal Mini Symposium 2.0

How will the Islamic Tourism sector fare against the storm that is COVID-19? Is it possible to create opportunities in difficult circumstances?

ITC’s Director General, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Mohmed Razip Hj. Hasan will be joining UMHRC’s “Online Halal Mini Symposium 2.0: Turning Covid-19 Crisis into Opportunities in Halal Industry” as a panelist on 14 August 2020.