Travel 2025 – MATTA Fair September 2025 breaks Record as Malaysia’s largest Consumer Travel Fair

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is back with its biggest event yet… the National MATTA Fair happening from 5 – 7 September 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. The launch was officiated by Mr. Surrendren Sathasivam, Deputy Secretary General (Management), representing YB Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and…

Travel 2025 – MATTA Fair September 2025: A Greener, Fresher Take on Travel

If you love travel as much as I do, mark your calendars, because the 57th MATTA Fair is returning for its second round this year, happening from 5 – 7 September 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. This isn’t just your regular travel fair; the National MATTA Fair has grown into the country’s biggest and most anticipated travel showcase. And for…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 4: Discovering Pontian

Our final day on the Majestic Johor journey took us to Pontian, a district on Johor’s southwest coast, bordering Batu Pahat and Kluang. Known for its fertile lands, rich traditions, and unique natural treasures, Pontian wrapped up our trip on a sweet, soulful, and scenic note.

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 3: Kluang to Batu Pahat & in between

Our third day in Johor brought us deeper into the heart of Batu Pahat, also known as Bandar Penggaram. With a history tracing back to the 15th century, this charming town carries a fascinating legend. It is said that during the reign of the Melaka Sultanate, Siamese forces once retreated here after a battle. In desperation,…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 2: Segamat to Kluang

Kluang’s name was derived from the Malay translation of the word ‘bat’, which means a big bat or fruit bats. These mammals used to exist in great numbers in Kluang in the past; but now they are kind of disappearing due to hunting and also the destruction of its natural habitat… Kluang is located in…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 1: Discovering Segamat

My Johor adventure kicked off in Segamat.. It was said that the name of Segamat came from the expression ‘Segar amat!’ meaning ‘Very fresh!’, where Bendahara Tepok exclaimed as he and his troops rested and drank from the river during their retreat from Johor.  This was around 1511, after the fall of Malacca to the invading…

Happenings 2024 – Karnival Cuti- Cuti Malaysia 2024

WHETHER you somebody who craves adventure, or someone who just want a relaxing staycation or a person interested in cultural immersion, it is time to seize the perfect opportunity to travel and explore, especially with the Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024. This inaugural event which had been introduced this year by Tourism Malaysia span three days…

MATTA FAIR SEPTEMBER 2024 OPENS WITH A GREAT CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE EXCITING DESTINATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

The 55th edition of the MATTA Fair September 2024 was officially launched today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. This much-anticipated travel and tourism fair, from 6 – 8 September, has brought together the vibrant tourism industry under one roof, promoting and marketing a wide variety and choices of travel…