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GIT Academy is opening a new intake for its MOTAC & JPK-certified Tourist Guide Course, with flexible financing including PTPK loans and 0% instalments.
Sabah's 2025 visitor arrivals rose to 3.79 million and tourism receipts reached RM8.74 billion, with the state now targeting 4 million arrivals in 2026.
MOTAC's secretary-general says Malaysia is fully ready for VM2026, built around enhanced connectivity, stronger partnerships and diverse travel experiences.
21 new international flight routes operated by 10 airlines are launching between December 2025 and January 2026, adding 81 direct weekly flights ahead of VM2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is converting the former Mutiara Penang Resort into InterContinental Penang Resort and opening new properties in Sabah and Kuching, backed by rising hotel demand.
HSBC Global Research says Malaysia is on track to exceed 40 million tourists in 2025, easily surpassing its official 31.4 million target.
GIT Academy is opening a new intake for its MOTAC & JPK-certified Tourist Guide Course, with flexible financing including PTPK loans and 0% instalments.
GIT Academy now conducts the MOTAC Mesra Malaysia Course, letting students complete this licensing prerequisite alongside their Tourist Guide Course.
GIT Academy students get hands-on guiding practice at real Klang Valley tourism sites before sitting their MOTAC practical examination.
MOTAC confirms tourist guides awaiting renewal approval will not be compounded, but urges guides to keep CTRE certificates current.
Tourism officials say easing Middle East flight disruptions should help Malaysia toward its 47 million VM2026 arrivals target, as ASEAN, China and India remain top source markets.
Penang's Bumiputera economic plan includes a dedicated tour guide funding stream covering training and licensing costs, targeting 20 new participants.
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