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The
Malaysia
Tourism
Centre
(MaTiC)
is
located
within
a
building
in
Kuala
Lumpur,
which
is
both
an
architectural
and
historical
landmark.
Built
in
1935,
the
main
building
served
as
the
residence
of
a
wealthy
mining
and
rubber
estate
tycoon,
Eu
Tong
Seng.
Its
architecture
is
typically
colonial
reflecting
the
era
during
which
it
was
built.
In
1941,
it
briefly
housed
the
war
office
of
the
British
Army.
However,
when
the
Japanese
invaded
Malaya
during
the
Second
World
War,
it
became
the
headquarters
for
the
Japanese
Imperial
Army
until
the
end
of
the
war
in
1945.
Soon
after,
the
new
government
of
the
Federation
of
Malaya
(as
Malaysia
was
then
termed)
claimed
ownership
of
the
building.
A
conference
hall
was
added
and
named
the
Tunku
Abdul
Rahman
Hall,
in
honour
of
YTM
Tunku
Abdul
Rahman
Putra
Al
Haj,
the
country's
first
Prime
Minister.
Since
then,
the
Hall
has
become
the
venue
for
numerous
historical
events
including
the
Malayan
Parliament
in
1959
and
the
Installation
Ceremonies
for
several
of
Yang
DiPertuan
Agong
(Malaysian
Kings).
In
1988,
the
then
Ministry
of
Culture,
Arts
and
Tourism
refurbished
the
main
building,
added
two
wings
to
the
existing
building
and
renamed
it
the
Malaysia
Tourist
Information
Complex
(MATIC).
Opened
to
the
public
since
mid-August
1989,
MaTiC
offered
a
wide
range
of
facilities
and
services
to
assist
tourists
in
planning
unforgettable
holidays
in
Malaysia.
It
also
enabled
them
to
experience
the
essence
of
Malaysia
within
the
Complex
through
the
various
cultural
shows
and
demonstrations.
On
February
16,
2001,
the
name
was
changed
and
the
Malaysia
Tourism
Centre
(MaTiC)
or
also
known
as
Pusat
Pelancongan
Malaysia,
was
born.
A
division
within
the
Ministry
of
Tourism,
which
is
currently
headed
by
YB
Dato’
Sri
Dr
Ng
Yen
Yen,
MaTiC
was
formerly
known
as
the
Malaysia
Tourist
Information
Complex
(MATIC).
However,
February
16,
2001
witnessed
the
birth
of
a
new
identity
while
the
new
logo
was
officially
launched
by
the
Deputy
Prime
Minister
on
October
26,
2001.
A
one-stop
tourist
centre,
MaTiC
is
driven
by
the
vision
to
place
Malaysia
on
the
global
map
as
one
of
the
finest
tourist
destinations
in
the
world.
The
various
services
and
facilities
offered
by
MaTiC
include
the
Tourist
Information
Counter,
Tourist
Police
Counter,
Internet
access
to
its
tourism
e-portal,
Saloma
Bistro
&
Theatre
Restaurant,
Saloma
Retail
Centre,
ATM
Machine,
Money
Changer,
Karyaneka
and
Hop
On
and
Hop
Off
Ticket
Counter
and
etc.
MaTiC
is
dedicated
and
committed
towards
providing
a
quality,
professional
and
friendly
service
to
local
and
foreign
tourists
in
its
endeavour
to
become
a
leading
one-stop
tourist
centre.
Since
the
opening
of
the
tourist
information
centre
after
its
official
launch
as
well
as
its
establishment
as
one
of
the
pick
up
points
for
KL
city
tours
in
January
2002,
MaTiC
has
witnessed
a
tremendous
increase
in
the
number
of
visitors.
DISCLAIMER:
The
Government
of
Malaysia
shall
not
be
liable
for
any
loss
or
damage
resulting
from
the
use
of
information
in
this
page.
Mission: Objective
To
project
the
Malaysia
Tourism
Centre
(MaTiC)
as
a
world-class
one-stop
tourist
centre
for
foreign
and
local
tourists
through
various
professionally
run
services
and
facilities
such
as
the
tourist
information
counters
thruly
tourist
counter,
E-portal
facilities,
Culture
Show
Activities,
handicraft
center
and etc.Only have
in
MaTiC.
Function
To
promote
tourism-related
activities
organised
by
the
ministry
as
well
as
state-run
activities
through
the
tourist
information
counters,
tourism
websites,
printed
materials
and
the
electronic
board.
To
plan,
implement
and
manage
programmes
including
cultural
and
tourism-related
events
through
shows,
exhibitions,
briefings
and
demonstrations
to
attract
local
and
foreign
tourists.
To
provide
the
space
and
infrastructure
together
with
technical
assistance
for
art
and
culture
proposals
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