MCTA Perak Chapter CNY Gathering 2023

Members of MCTA (Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association) Perak Chapter were feted to a sumptuous dinner at the Lost World of Tambun last evening, in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Chairman of Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee of the Perak State Government YB Loh Sze Yee was the guest-of-honour.

MCTA Perak Chapter committee welcomes guest-of-honour YB Loh Sze Yee (3rd from L), Chairman of Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee of the Perak State Government

MCTA Perak Chapter Chairperson Mr. Law Weng Sum

Sponsored by Golden Destinations, and supported by MCTA, the event was an opportunity for guests to network and share new perspectives on the hospitality industry, post-COVID-19.

Chairman of Tourism, Industry, Investment & Corridor Development Committee of the Perak State Government YB Loh Sze Yee

presenting a token of appreciation to YB Loh (L)

MCTA Perak Chapter Chairperson, Mr. Law Weng Sum, in his speech, said that 2023 is a new dawn for players in the tourism industry. “Working together, we can overcome the challenges that we may face.”

presenting a token of appreciation to YB Steven Tiw Tee Siang (State Assemblyperson for Tronoh) — presenting a token of appreciation to YB Steven Tiw Tee Siang, State Assemblyperson for Tronoh (L)

MCTA National President Mr. Paul Paw was glad to note the industry’s revival, both among domestic and international travellers. He said, “The hospitality industry is recovering speedily, thanks to the cooperation among all the stakeholders and support from the government at the federal and state levels.

the organising committee with YB Loh (5th from R)

“Our first MITM Travel Fair following the pandemic, which was hosted at Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur, had been a tremendous success with RM45 million in sales. For 2023, we are going all out to further assist our members in all 8 chapters to rebuild the industry. We hope that the travel industry will recover as soon as possible. It is not easy but we are confident that we can recapture the market, despite the changes that travel agencies have to adopt.”

lucky draw consolation prize winner, Ms. Maggie Ong (2nd from R)

lucky draw travel package prize winner, Bernard (2nd from R)

Established 30 years ago in September 1992, MCTA membership grew from 7 to 1400 today as one of Malaysia’s top hospitality associations. MCTA Perak Chapter was formed in 2008.

lucky draw travel package prize winner (2nd from R)

Besides the camaraderie built over a delicious dinner, a lucky draw awaited guests, with the grand prize of a flight ticket to any destination operated by Vietnam Air. Other prizes included hotel stays and tour packages. Congratulations to the winners.