MOTAC must step out of its comfort zone; take charge of reviving Malaysian tourism – Tiong
KUCHING: The political uncertainties and struggles in the country should come to an end, said federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “After an eventful 2022, Malaysia is ushering in 2023 full of hope and challenges ahead. “It is time for the Unity Government to resolve the difficulties accumulated […]
Step up efforts to increase foreign tourists: Tiong
KUCHING: Concerted efforts are needed to effectively promote Sarawak as a tourist destination to attract more foreign tourists. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said there are many international travellers who still do not recognise Sarawak as a tourist destination or one of the must-visit places in Malaysia, despite the […]
UNIMAS, state govt jointly promote local tourism
KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) researchers are actively associated with the Sarawak government to promote and uplift local tourism. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim said the establishment of the Institute of Tourism Research and Innovation (ITRI) provided ample opportunities for UNIMAS academicians to collaborate on various research projects […]
Creative persons with disabilities will not be side-lined: Tiong
KUCHING: Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing will look into the plight of persons with disabilities (PWD) who are talented in creative painting. According to Tiong, his ministry will also look into the welfare of the artists to ensure that they are not marginalised. “I will ensure that […]
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture retains its name
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet meeting yesterday decided to retain the name of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), said its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In a statement here today, Tiong said his focus would not only be on tourism, but also matters related to arts and culture which are important treasures […]
Ministry to also give emphasis to heritage tourism
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has proposed many new products as well as improvement to national parks, public waterfronts and recreational space under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said heritage tourism is another emphasis where many museums and old buildings will first be […]
27 earn recognition as Muslim-friendly tour guides
KUCHING: A total of 27 tour guides licensed under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) have been recognised as the first Muslim-Friendly Tour Guides (MFTG) in Sarawak. Caretaker Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the group had been trained from Sept 12 to 14. According to her, the recognition also brings the latest […]
Local and foreign visitors throng Belawai Beach for Lan Makan Festival
BELAWAI: Belawai Beach was packed with local and foreign visitors during the Lan Makan Festival organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac). According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) statement, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the programme was aimed at boosting the […]
Tourism licensing, enforcement system launched
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) launched the Tourism Licensing and Enforcement System (TOURLIST) to replace the Tourism Industry’s Licensing System (SPIP) beginning yesterday (November 9). According to its press statement here today, MOTAC said the project has nine application modules which cover five thrust applications and four support applications. The […]
Keep gendang tradition alive
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & TANIA MATU KUCHING: It is important for Sarawakians to defend and preserve the existence of gendang tradition for future generations to come. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that such a matter should be uplifted and maintain from now onwards. “We […]
