MM2H programme remains unchanged
KUCHING: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing clarified that currently there was no latest announcement regarding the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. He made the explanation through his official Facebook wall post in response to a recent news article about MM2H programme published by Knowledge Management Center (KMC) of IRIS […]
DBKU’s epic river theatre performance
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is organizing a grand theatrical musical performance on the river as one of its upcoming mega-events. Mayor Hilmy Othman has stated that DBKU is collaborating with Istana Budaya and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) to ensure the success of this theatre production. Initially scheduled for […]
Balance info, avoid COVID-19 panic
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has called on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to exercise caution when releasing COVID-19 information to avoid unnecessary panic and fear among the public. Tiong stressed that while COVID-19 is a critical public health issue, the response should not exacerbate the situation […]
Malaysia records 26 mln tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Nov 15
KUALA LUMPUR: Singaporeans head the list of 26 million tourist arrivals to the country according to the Immigration Department’s latest statistics recorded from Jan 1 to Nov 15 this year. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he hoped tourist arrivals will continue to increase following the implementation of the […]
MOTAC set to intensify scrutiny over Umrah travel agencies
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will examine and review the qualifications of all travel agency companies, especially those that conduct business related to Umrah travel in Saudi Arabia. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing noted that certain travel agencies offering Umrah packages without delivering on their promises, despite MOTAC’s prior […]
Promoting SDGP tourism in Bau through new branding initiative
BAU: Several tourism areas here are being considered for inclusion in a new branding initiative aimed at promoting Sarawak Delta Geo Park (SDGP) tourism in Sarawak. Tourism Malaysia Sarawak director Nurul Ain Muhammed Yunus revealed this development as part of SDGP’s efforts following a recent Tourism Malaysia workshop. The workshop hosted 20 travel agents, including […]
Additional federal funding vital for Sarawak tourism, says Snowdan
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for more funding for the ministry to elevate Sarawak into a premier tourist hotspot in Malaysia. Highlighting Sarawak’s vast area and diverse tourism and ecotourism offerings, he stressed that additional funding channelled through the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) […]
Murum rep commends ministry for ecotourism and cultural night
BINTULU: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon has expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) for hosting the Sarawak Ecotourism, Exploration and Expedition Cultural Night in Uma Belor, Sungai Asap, Belaga. He described the event as an honour for the residents of the Murum area, particularly in Belaga, as […]
Hidden camera incident: Airbnb removes homestay’s host account
KUALA LUMPUR: Airbnb safety team has removed the host account of a homestay in Sabah pending an investigation into an allegation that a hidden camera was installed inside a wall socket at the lodging. Airbnb’s India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan General Manager Amanpreet Bajaj in an email to Bernama said Airbnb banned hidden […]
MOTAC continues to uplift nation’s arts, culture, heritage
TUMPAT: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will continue to dignify the country’s art, culture and heritage in line with the National Culture Policy (DAKEN). MOTAC deputy secretary-general (Culture) Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff said the country now has several intangible heritage elements recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) […]
