30 per cent of tourism frontliners vaccinated – Nancy

About 30 per cent of frontline workers in the tourism sector have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.She said the ministry was doing its best to gather information on the vaccination…

MOTAC proposes to reactivate tourism activities in phases

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.The proposal entails four tiers with Tier 1 allowing intra-district travel and tourism acti…

Communications, multimedia industry remains sustainable in challenging pandemic era

— The communications and multimedia industry (C&M) remains sustainable despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the rise in online transactions as well as online learning and work-from-home activities boosted demand for its services.I…

MAFI issues over 100,000 travel permits to ensure sufficient food supply

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) has issued over 100,000 travel permits to fishermen, farmers and livestock breeders throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) and under the National Recovery Plan (PPN).Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ron…

MITI urged to allow recycling industry to reopen

The Northern Indian Recycling Traders Welfare Association (NIRA) has urged the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to allow recycling traders and plants to operate in Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan.NIRA president Datuk S. Parth…

Channel PEMULIH initiatives quickly to revitalise tourism industry

— The initiatives of National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (PEMULIH) should be channeled to industry practitioners to rehabilitate the country’s tourism and culture industry, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nan…

Controlled Fresh Markets help farmers sell produce

Controlled Fresh Markets (PST) under Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) are seen as an effective channel to help its members, who are affected by COVID-19 pandemic, in marketing their produce and solve the oversupply of fresh food products.LPP direc…