KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 1): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is giving a 40% discount in compound payment to licensed tourism operators and tour guides. The ministry, in a statement on Saturday, said the compound payment period has also been extended until June 30 for all compounds issued them. “Nevertheless, failure to settle the compounds issued could result in action being taken against the relevant companies or tour guides,” it said. This is on the condition that the tourism operators and tour guides concerned submit their applications within 30 days after the expiry of the licence, it said. During the recovery period, the ministry also issued licences to tour companies without inspecting their premises, but the inspection will be carried out within 90 days after the licence is issued.
