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MOTAC takes claims of hidden cameras in Sabah homestay seriously

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is taking seriously the claims made by foreign tourists regarding hidden cameras discovered in a Sabah homestay where they were staying. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he is aware of the issue and has asked the Sabah government, MOTAC Sabah and relevant agencies […]

Ministry issues 11 notices for tourism-related offences

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has issued 11 notices related to tourism offences in an integrated operation with the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department yesterday (Aug 27). The operation codenamed ‘Ops Bersepadu Luaran’, was held at Jalan Bako and Jalan Santubong. Patrols were also conducted around Jalan Satok, Jalan Abdul […]

Roslan appointed as MoTAC sec-gen effective today

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy secretary-general (management services), Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) effective today. In a statement, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said Roslan has vast experience in various fields, including planning and […]

Avoid racial politics; focus on what we can offer

SIBU: It is better to explain to the people what we (politicians) can offer them during the election season instead of playing religious and racial politics, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), stressed that they can explain to the public what assistance, services, and […]

Tiong committed to restructuring MOTAC

SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing intends to completely restructure the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), as well as the agencies that fall under it. According to him, whatever is weak or lacking within the ministry needs to be modified and strengthened. “This requires the involvement and role of all parties working together to fulfil […]

Over 2,000 throng ‘Ngiling Bidai’ in Sibu

SIBU: Some 2,500 participants, regardless of race and religion, attended the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture’s (MOTAC) Ngiling Bidai with the Community @ Sibu last night (July 7). Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this kind of event is the uniqueness of Sarawak that he is proud of. “It is the most beautiful culture […]

Sarawak and Sabah natural beauty attracts 4.5 million tourists to Malaysia as of March

As of March 2023, Malaysia has welcomed approximately 4.5 million foreign tourists, with a significant number originating from ASEAN countries. Deputy Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan expressed confidence that the country’s continuous momentum in tourism will help achieve the target of 16.1 million tourist arrivals this year, generating an estimated revenue […]

Malaysia poised to be largest Umrah hub in Asia

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is planning to introduce Malaysia as the largest hub for Umrah in the Asian region, aiming to attract Muslim pilgrims from around the world. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the programme would focus on people from key countries such as China, Korea, Japan, […]

‘Bak Kut Teh’ may be included as heritage food

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing  has advised Malaysians to be open minded as his ministry will look into the possibility of including ‘Bak Kut Teh’ as one of the country’s heritage food. Tiong explained that ‘Bak Kut Teh” was essentially an herbal dish that had evolved over […]

Netizens appealed to give constructive views, criticism

KUCHING: Give constructive views and criticism, instead of inciting and sowing hatred just because of a difference of opinion in developing the country’s tourism industry, appealed Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to netizens. He said that not every issue needs to be linked to any religion because it will […]