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Engagement Session with Director-General of BOMBA on 11 November 2026 An engagement session was held on 11 November with the Director-General of the Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM), YBhg. Dato’ Sri Ts. Nor Hisham bin Mohammad, and his officers to discuss various fire safety and regulatory issues affecting the hotel industry. Among the key matters discussed was the requirement for hotels to appoint Fire Safety Managers (FSMs) and Fire Safety Officers (FSOs), which is scheduled to take effect in April 2027. Representatives from MAHO, MAH and MyBHA were present at the engagement. Date: 11 Nov 2026 Engagement Session with Director-General of BOMBA on 11 November 2026 Date: 11 Nov 2026	NEXT GEN : Hospitality, Digital Marketing & AI on 11 November 2026 at Trigo Hotel Kuala Lumpur Encik Shaharuddin M Saaid, Executive Director of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAHO), attended the NEXT GEN : Hospitality, Digital Marketing & AI event held on 11 November 2026 at Trigo Hotel Kuala Lumpur, organised by Trinidad Hospitality. With MAHO serving as an Associate Partner alongside Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA), the event brought together hotel owners, hospitality leaders and technology innovators to explore the evolving hospitality landscape. Key discussions focused on digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven revenue strategies and emerging industry trends shaping the future of hospitality in 2027. Date: 11 Nov 2026	NEXT GEN : Hospitality, Digital Marketing & AI on 11 November 2026 at Trigo Hotel Kuala Lumpur Date: 11 Nov 2026
	Anugerah ASEAN Tourism Standard Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2026 on 15 October 2026 Encik Shaharuddin M Saaid, Executive Director of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Owners (MAHO) attended the Anugerah ASEAN Tourism Standard Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2026, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). The event was held on 15 October 2026 at Dewan Sanggar Pujangga, Putrajaya. MAHO is honoured to be part of this meaningful occasion, which recognises excellence and promotes quality standards in the tourism and hospitality industry, in line with ASEAN's commitment to strengthening the region's tourism sector. Date: 15 Oct 2026	Anugerah ASEAN Tourism Standard Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2026 on 15 October 2026 Date: 15 Oct 2026
	Air Selangor Engagement Session with MAH KL & Selangor Chapter on 9 October 2026 The Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) Executive Director, Encik Shaharuddin M Saaid, attended the Air Selangor Engagement Session with hotels in the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chapter at Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur. Date: 9 Oct 2026	Air Selangor Engagement Session with MAH KL & Selangor Chapter on 9 October 2026 Date: 9 Oct 2026

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	Engagement Session with Director-General of BOMBA on 11 November 2026 Date: 11 Nov 2026
	NEXT GEN : Hospitality, Digital Marketing & AI on 11 November 2026 at Trigo Hotel Kuala Lumpur Date: 11 Nov 2026
	Anugerah ASEAN Tourism Standard Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2026 on 15 October 2026 Date: 15 Oct 2026
	Air Selangor Engagement Session with MAH KL & Selangor Chapter on 9 October 2026 Date: 9 Oct 2026
	MOTAC & MPC Clearing House Briefing on 7 October 2026 Date: 7 Oct 2026

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