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MTC Gold Awards pay tribute and confer the highest accolade to individuals and organisations whose outstanding contributions play a significant role in the success of Malaysia’s tourism industry.

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC), with the support of The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP), will organise the 6th Annual MTC Gold Awards 2022 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Saturday, 22 October 2022.

This marks the first time that the MTC Gold Awards is held in Malaysian Borneo and the first time MTC collaborates with the State Government of Sarawak via MTCP in organizing this prestigious ceremony. The Premier of Sarawak, The Right Honourable Tan Sri Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Abang Openg , is expected to officiate this event, accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, The Honourable Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah .

More than 100 awards will be presented to the industry players by MTC for their excellence and support in the development of the tourism industry in Malaysia.

The awards celebrate and honour the tourism industry’s best achievers who have excelled in quality service and continuous growth, consequentially setting the benchmark for excellence and best practices for others in the Malaysian tourism industry to emulate.

This annual event is also an opportunity to bring together all industry players and stakeholders such as the national and state tourism organisations, local authorities, hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and travel agencies to network and explore new collaborations and opportunities in Sarawak.

As of today, MTC has confirmed over 1,100 attendees who will attend this year’s event in Kuching. That number is expected to increase as it gets nearer to the event day.

According to the President of Malaysia Tourism Council Mr. Uzaidi Udanis , the MTC Gold Awards is the tourism industry’s ultimate award ceremony that recognises Malaysia’s own tourism industry ‘superheroes’.

“As the tourism industry moves towards recovery, let’s seize the chance to recognize the contribution made by all tourism industry heroes who have survived the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to encourage and inspire these tourism players who not only fought the severe pandemic but in many ways have overcome the odds to endure the most challenging situation of our lives,“ said Uzaidi.

Besides the awards, the attendees will be feted with cultural dances by Sarawak Cultural Village , a one-of-a-kind presentation called ‘Musik Tenunan’ by boutique atelier Tanoti using traditional ethnic weaving equipment, and an uplifting experimental world music performance by one of Sarawak’s brightest musical gems At Adau.

Vicky Karantzavelou

Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales. She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.

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From left to right: Mr Leslie Hiew of Amazing Borneo, Mr Alexander Yee of Trekkers Lodge Sdn Bhd, Puan Noredah Othman of Sabah Tourism Board, Datuk Robert Lo of Sipadan Mabul Resort, Mr Jeff Yee and Ms Sophia Sie of Mataking Reef Resort, Ms Julie Wong of WB Shun Shun Water Bungalow.

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4. Gold Award Island Family Resort: Sipadan Mabul Resort

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Abdul Karim: MTC Gold Awards 2022 to be held in Kuching this Oct

Abdul Karim (centre) and Uzaidi (his right), together with (from fourth left) Hii, Snowdan, Ting and the organising committee members pose for group photo after the press conference at Baitulmakmur Building II, Petra Jaya today.

KUCHING (July 13): The Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) Gold Awards 2022 will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on Oct 22, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

Abdul Karim said the event marks MTC’s first collaboration with the Sarawak government in recognising the ‘survivors and heroes’ of the tourism industry and as part of the efforts to promote Sarawak as a leading tourism destination.

“As you know, the tourism industry has been badly affected by the pandemic but nevertheless, there are many tourism players who have survived through their resilience and commitment,” he said.

Abdul Karim said the coming MTC Gold Awards 2022 will see the presentation of over 80 awards to industry players from various categories, for their commitment and excellence in supporting the country’s tourism industry.

He said the awards recognise industry players and stakeholders; such as national and state tourism agencies, local authorities, non-governmental organisations, small and medium enterprises, travel agencies as well as hotels, homestays, theme parks and tour operators.

Over 1,500 tourism players from all over the country will be attending this event in October, he adds.

“Over 1,500 tourism players from all over the country will be attending this event. I look forward to the MTC Gold Awards in October and I wish the organiser – Malaysia Tourism Council – a fruitful event which will bring much awaited excitement to the tourism industry,” said Abdul Karim.

Among those present at the press conference were his deputy ministers Datuk Snowdan Lawan and Datuk Sebastian Ting, the ministry’s permanent secretary Hii Chang Kee and MTC president Uzaidi Udanis.

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KUCHING, Sept 26: Miri City Council (MCC) has won the Best Sustainable City Award in the 6th Annual Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) Gold Awards 2022.

MCC made the announcement during the Council’s ordinary meeting chaired by Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang held at Miri City Hall’s Chamber today.

The presentation ceremony for the awards is expected to take place for the first time in Borneo at Kuching on Oct 22.

This event will be officiated by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Accompanying him will be Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. — DayakDaily

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“BEST ISLAMIC TOURISM LEADERSHIP” RECOGNITION FOR ITC AT MALAYSIA TOURISM COUNCIL GOLD AWARDS

Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), recipient of the Best Islamic Tourism Leadership Gold Awards 2021 by the Malaysia Tourism Council.

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, 10 DECEMBER 2021 : Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) was presented with the “Best Islamic Tourism Leadership” award by the Malaysia Tourism Council at its Gold Awards 2021 ceremony on 9 December 2021 held at New World Hotel.

The award was given in recognition of ITC’s role in spearheading efforts to develop a sustainable Islamic Tourism landscape for Malaysia and to create global awareness for the potentials of the Muslim tourist market towards tourism and economic recovery.

Dato’ Dr. Mohmed Razip Hasan, Director-General of ITC received the award from Y.B. Tuan Hee Loy Sian, the Selangor tourism committee chairman.

He said: “Alhamdulillah, Islamic Tourism Centre is honoured by this recognition from Malaysia Tourism Council. It serves to motivate us to continue our efforts in strengthening the Islamic Tourism industry through focused efforts on training, capacity building, research, standards and certification, and branding and marketing. This award also goes to all our partners and industry players who have been very supportive to ITC plans and programmes.”

Commenting on ITC’s initiatives during the pandemic, Dato’ Dr. Mohmed Razip said: “We realised how impacted our tourism stakeholders were during COVID-19 and we strived to keep them motivated, lift their hopes, raise their skills level, and continued educating and informing them about the Muslim market potential. There is strong indication of growth in this market and the appetite for travel is there. The tourism industry players just need to understand their post-pandemic travel preferences, their faith-based needs, and develop the suitable tourism products and services to meet the demand.”

Even during the Movement Control Order, ITC never stopped supporting the tourism industry players, not just in Malaysia but overseas as well, providing online training and presentations on Islamic Tourism to the Union of the Comoros and the Republic of Uzbekistan, who realise the opportunities in this market and are eager to learn more.

“Moving ahead, ITC pledges to strengthen the Islamic Tourism ecosystem in Malaysia by establishing more guidelines, standards and certifications for Muslim-Friendly tourism and hospitality products and services and assisting industry players to meet basic guidelines through training and education,” Dato’ Dr. Mohmed Razip said.

He added: “This would raise the confidence level of Muslim consumers in choosing tourism products and services that meet their religious requirements and provide peace-of-mind holidays. With destinations gradually reopening to tourists, safety, hygiene and standards are viewed as key considerations in choosing where and how they want to travel to.”

Dato’ Dr. Mohmed Razip concluded: “For 2022, ITC has lined up its programmes throughout the year to fulfill the demand of the industry and stakeholders, locally and internationally. I am confident, insha Allah, that Islamic Tourism will continue to grow significantly in the coming years.”

Events organised by ITC for tourism industry players during the pandemic were:

• Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Recognition (MFAR)

The recognition is an extension of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) star rating system and is the first Islamic tourism-related recognition in the world that is issued by a government agency. The Muslim-Friendly concept focuses on the importance of fulfilling the needs and facilities for Muslim travellers by hoteliers such as hygiene, use of toiletries, halal food, safety and spiritual offerings that hotels can offer. To date, ITC has awarded MFAR certification to 49 hotels throughout Malaysia including international hotels such as Pullman, Hilton, and Movenpick.

• ITC Corporate Forum entitled “Women in Islamic Tourism Economy”

The forum addressed the role and contribution of women to the tourism economy. It also emphasises the significance of meeting the needs of Muslim female tourists and involving more women in the tourism industry. The forum served as an avenue for women to share their own unique experiences and stories in the tourism industry, along with the challenges they face as a traveller and industry practitioner.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training session

ITC has offered Muslim-friendly tourist guides (MFTG) courses to equip Malaysian tour guides with an introduction to this Islamic tourist market, as well as the necessary skills, including crisis management training such as CPR. This training session was organised for MFTG to equip them with the knowledge and skills to handle such emergencies. A total of 21 MFTG received training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and hands-only CPR, and learned how to use the automated external defibrillator device.

• The 15th Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) entitled “Strategising Tourism for Culture and Heritage Preservation”

Organised by ITC together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foster close relations and advance the understanding of tourism on a global level, the MTCP programme also facilitated knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices in tourism among international participants. Through the MTCP programme, ITC shared that Malaysia’s culture and heritage were instrumental in establishing the country as a preferred Muslim-friendly destination.

• The 16th Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) entitled “Strategies in Enhancing Tourism Workforce in The New Norm”.

ITC has designed this programme to address issues such as tourism crisis management and highlight the skills and creativity needed by the tourism workforce to survive during and after the pandemic. It showcased the importance of education for the tourism industry practitioners with emphasis on new knowledge, market insights, and current academic research. ITC was delighted to offer education and training to strengthen and empower tourism practitioners, particularly in light of the changing tourist environment.

• Islamic Tourism Entrepreneurship and Leadership Seminar (ITELS)

The objective of ITELS is to share the potential of Islamic Tourism as a business opportunity among youths and entrepreneurs interested in taking part in Malaysia’s tourism economy. ITC sees this initiative as a way to encourage youths to enter the growing field of Islamic tourism. It also intends to encourage more business and tourism entrepreneurs to enter the Muslim-Friendly Tourism market. The industry experts shared their advice and insights about Islamic Tourism, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

• The IMT-GT Webinar entitled “Understanding Muslim-friendly Tourism”

The webinar showcased Malaysia’s commitment to the development and promotion of Islamic Tourism by introducing the Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality concept. It showed the potential economic value of the Muslim tourist market and presented the government, business, and industry perspectives to drive Islamic Tourism in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle. ITC has played a role in providing the knowledge and skills to industry partners as well as sharing the opportunities available in the Muslim tourist market.

• The 2nd World Islamic Tourism Conference (WITC)

WITC is an international conference power-packed with exciting key topics and a line-up of well-respected speakers from government leaders, the business community, destination promotion boards, city councils, the media, and the tourism industry players. The conference was a great platform to get into the minds of their thoughts about Islamic Tourism and its future.

• Mosque Tourism Seminar and Sarawak Mosque Tourism Pre-Launch Ceremony

Both were ITC’s initiatives to drive interest among mosque administrators to understand, learn and participate in Mosque Tourism. ITC has collaborated with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia – JAKIM), as well as the state departments and councils of Islamic Affairs (Jabatan dan Majlis Agama Islam Negeri) to develop the concept of Mosque Tourism which has potential as a domestic and international tourist attraction.

• Collaboration with the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

ITC has collaborated with INCEIF to research the potential use of cryptocurrencies in Malaysia’s Muslim-Friendly tourism industry. The studies would provide much needed facts and statistics to optimise the potentials of the Muslim-Friendly tourism and hospitality sector.

• Collaboration with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)

ITC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JAKIM. The MoU focuses on human capital development in the Islamic Tourism industry and the enhancement of Islamic Tourism-related programmes and curriculum in tertiary education at Institut Pengajian Islam dan Dakwah Sabah (IPDAS), a body under JAKIM. As an institution of learning providing tertiary education in Islamic studies, this will allow IPDAS to enhance their academic curriculum where Islamic Tourism is concerned, as aspired by the MoU.

Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia tasked to develop the Islamic tourism segment for Malaysia. It advocates for Muslim-friendly tourism (MFT) by offering research and market intelligence, training, industry development consultation, Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality (MFTH) services standards and certification, and information exchange.

In 2021, ITC was named the recipient of the Strategic Business Alliance Award at The BrandLaureate World Halal Best Brand E-Branding Awards 2021. It is a recognition of ITC’s efforts and endeavours in formulating new strategies to meet the new normal of the business environment to ensure business continuity and sustainability, notwithstanding its role to develop and grow the Islamic tourism segment in Malaysia.

In addition, Malaysia was named top country in the region in the MFT sector by the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report 2020/21. Malaysia also retained the top-ranked destination in the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2021, a position it has defended since the launch of the Index in 2015.

These recognitions are an added motivation for ITC to continue to strengthen its efforts in being a prime mover and leading institution to ensure Malaysia is at the forefront of MFTH.

For further details, kindly contact:

Islamic Tourism Centre,

Level 13, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia No. 2 Tower 1, Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia Tel: 03-8891 7177 or via email [email protected]

Follow ITC on these social platforms:

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M’sia to see more Chinese tourists during golden week

K UALA LUMPUR: The country is expecting an influx of visitors during China’s Labour Day golden week, says Tourism Malaysia director-general Manoharan Periasamy.

The Labour Day golden week, which runs from May first to fifth, is one of three major holidays in China, after the Chinese New Year and National Day celebrations.

He said Tourism Malaysia is expecting a 30% increase in tourists compared with 2023 during the period.

“From the information from our partners, the number of bookings to Malaysia has increased tremendously during the golden week.

“This shows that the support and interest of tourists have increased since Covid-19,” he said.

He, however, did not reveal the expected figures for the golden week.

He said that for Chinese tourists, they usually combine their trips to Malaysia with Singapore.

“We have an advantage because when they travel to Singapore, they don’t stay for more than three nights and then they come to Malaysia,” he said after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Malaysian Aviation Group and Tourism Malaysia for a three-year partnership here yesterday.

Manoharan said he is optimistic that the country will be able to achieve the target of five million Chinese tourists arrivals this year.

He noted that Tawau in Sabah is becoming a favourite and trending destination for many Chinese tourists.

“Right now, a lot of chartered flights go directly there, from second-tier cities like Nanjing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.”

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