DORSETT HOTELS MALAYSIA STRENGTHEN MUSLIM-FRIENDLY HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE THROUGH MFAR TRAINING
17/07/2026
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 July 2026 – Dorsett Grand Subang, Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, Dorsett Putrajaya, Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur, Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur recently participated in a two-day Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) training programme, organised by Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, reinforcing their commitment to delivering welcoming, comfortable and high-quality hospitality experiences for Muslim travellers.
A total of 12 team members representing the six hotels attended the training, held on 16 and 17 July 2026. The programme was conducted by experienced representatives from ITC and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
The training session on 16 July 2026 was led by Encik Fitra Mohd Ali, Manager of the Industry Development Division at ITC, and Cik Nurshahidah Mohd Abas, Executive of the Industry Development Division at ITC.
The session was conducted by Ustaz Shahril Abd Samat, Senior Assistant Director at Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia, JAKIM.
About Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition
Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance Recognition, or MFAR, is an initiative by the Islamic Tourism Centre, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. It recognises tourism and hospitality products and services that meet established Muslim-friendly requirements while supporting industry operators in enhancing their facilities, services and guest experiences.
Group Shot from Left to Right Seated:
Cik Nurshahidah Mohd Abas - Eksekutif Bhg Pembangunan Indistri, ITC
Encik Fitra Mohd Ali - Pengurus Bhg Pembangunan Industri, ITC
Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng – Vice Chairman – Malaysia of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
Ms Natasha Malik, General Manager of Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur
Ms Maggie Lim, Area-Director of Human Resources – Malaysia of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
Ms Christina Yeoh, Executive Secretary of the Vice Chairman of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
A total of 12 team members representing the six hotels attended the training, held on 16 and 17 July 2026. The programme was conducted by experienced representatives from ITC and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
The training session on 16 July 2026 was led by Encik Fitra Mohd Ali, Manager of the Industry Development Division at ITC, and Cik Nurshahidah Mohd Abas, Executive of the Industry Development Division at ITC.
The session was conducted by Ustaz Shahril Abd Samat, Senior Assistant Director at Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia, JAKIM.
About Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition
Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance Recognition, or MFAR, is an initiative by the Islamic Tourism Centre, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. It recognises tourism and hospitality products and services that meet established Muslim-friendly requirements while supporting industry operators in enhancing their facilities, services and guest experiences.
Group Shot from Left to Right Seated:
Cik Nurshahidah Mohd Abas - Eksekutif Bhg Pembangunan Indistri, ITC
Encik Fitra Mohd Ali - Pengurus Bhg Pembangunan Industri, ITC
Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng – Vice Chairman – Malaysia of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
Ms Natasha Malik, General Manager of Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur
Ms Maggie Lim, Area-Director of Human Resources – Malaysia of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
Ms Christina Yeoh, Executive Secretary of the Vice Chairman of Dorsett Hotels Malaysia
