MATTA Hosts Outbound & Air Transportation Networking Evening in Kuala Lumpur
An evening of connection and collaboration unfolded at the MATTA Outbound & Air Transportation Networking Evening, held at the vibrant Hard Rock Café Kuala Lumpur. The event brought together MATTA members and airline partners for open discussions, strategic engagement, and relationship-building in a relaxed, informal setting.
Leadership Driving Industry Alignment
The session was led by MATTA Vice President of Outbound Chong Yu Ken and Vice President of Air Transportation Dr Fazil Khan Abdul Kadir, who emphasized the importance of closer industry alignment and partnership-building beyond traditional trade platforms. Their insights highlighted how collaborative efforts can help address emerging challenges in the travel and air transportation sectors, while fostering innovation and sustainable growth.
Distinguished Attendance
The networking evening was further enriched by the presence of senior MATTA leaders, including:
- President Nigel Wong
- Honorary Secretary General Phua Tai Neng
- Vice President of Research & Technology Dato’ Mohd Hizzat Mohd Shah
- MATTA Kuala Lumpur Chapter Chairman Venkatesvarrao Malla Naidu
- KL Chapter Deputy Chairman Zalifah Zakaria
Their participation reaffirmed MATTA’s commitment to facilitating meaningful engagement across the travel ecosystem, and their interactions with members and airline partners fostered valuable connections.
Fostering Dialogue and Sustainable Growth
By creating spaces for open dialogue, MATTA continues to strengthen industry relationships, enabling travel professionals and airline partners to collaborate on solutions, share insights, and explore opportunities. The networking evening underscored the organization’s dedication to supporting sustainable growth in both the outbound travel and air transportation sectors.
Events like this demonstrate how informal networking environments can complement traditional trade platforms, offering a platform for candid conversation, strategic alignment, and long-lasting partnerships.
MATTA remains steadfast in its mission to unify the travel industry, drive innovation, and build stronger connections across the ecosystem.
