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 […]
MoTAC working with KDN to overcome congestion at KLIA: Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) will work together with the Home Ministry (KDN) to resolve the issue of congestion at immigration counters at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said immigration officers had visited […]
Putting M’sia back on global tourism map
KUCHING: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is committed to putting Malaysia back on the global tourism map. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, noted that a good tourism industry means a robust economy for Malaysia. He said his team will be discussing internally together with the tourism players and operators the right […]
Promote Sri Aman as food, agro-tourism destination
KUCHING: Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi has urged the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) to promote food and agro-tourism in her constituency. She said this would be in line with the planning and direction of the country’s agro-food policy 2021 to 2030. “The Sarawak government has recognised Sri Aman as […]
We’re not stopping tourists from shopping; my statement misunderstood: Tiong
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MoTAC) has never stopped travel agencies from bringing foreign tourists to any mall or shopping area in the country. On the contrary, Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said his ministry strongly encourages tourists to purchase, especially Malaysia-made products, including handicrafts. Foreign tourists are free to shop […]
Errant travel agents may lose their permits: Tiong
KUCHING: Travel agencies found operating against existing laws will face the wrath of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), said Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Reacting to reports about travel agents purchasing flight tickets wholesale and reselling them at a higher price to passengers, he said: “I have asked my deputy minister […]
Proposal to increase number of immigration checkpoints
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has submitted a proposal to the Minister of Home Affairs to increase the number of immigration checkpoints at international airports from the current four to six. He said that this is in order to accommodate the large flow of passengers, including at […]
Sarawak MATTA welcomes ministry’s initiative
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak welcomes the initiative to place officers who can communicate in Mandarin at all international airports nationwide. Sarawak MATTA chairman Oscar Choo said the decision from the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) would help to smooth the flow, […]
Rating system for hotels, F&B outlets restudied
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) is currently restudying the rating system for hotels, food and beverage outlets towards developing a clearer and more reflective way to rate the quality of these cornerstones of the tourism industry. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that during the reopening and recovery period of […]
Tiong: Mandarin-speaking officers to be placed at all international airports
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will station Mandarin-speaking officers at all international airports, said its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. According to him, this is to help travellers from China who might have a poor command of English and do not understand Malay. “MOTAC will coordinate this effort with international […]
