KUALA LUMPUR: More than 500 companies and individuals suspected of operating tourism businesses without valid licences are being monitored by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, with dozens offering umrah packages.
A check on the ministry's website found that dozens of entities on its list of those under investigation for violating the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482), as at Oct 15, were offering umrah packages, while others were promoting various domestic and international travel services, including trips to Europe.
The offences identified include violations of Section 21, involving the provision of tour guide services, and Subsection 5(2), which prohibits individuals or companies from operating tourism businesses without a valid licence.
