RM3,000 ‘one-off’ Pemerkasa grant for over 5,000 tourism agencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has agreed to channel a ‘one-off’ special aid grant of RM3,000 to more than 5,000 tourism agencies registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) under the Strategic Programme to Empower the People and the Economy (Pemerkasa). Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, when announcing the programme today, said […]
Trade, tourism office in Brunei
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking forward to a meeting with the Brunei government and its prime minister to further discuss the setting up of a trade and tourism office in Brunei. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had already decided to set up the office in Brunei similar to […]
Motac to continue engaging with industry players for tourism’s survival
PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through ongoing discussions with industry players will continue its efforts to submit views and suggestions in ensuring the survival of the country’s tourism industry. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Motac has been communicating and working closely with arts and culture tourism industry players by listening […]
Take advantage of bubble to boost domestic tourism
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) wants Malaysians and local tourism companies to take advantage of the targeted tourism bubble opportunity to boost domestic tourism. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the “bubble”, which allows travel for tourism between states that come under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) from […]
Ministry to assist Motac promote tourism industry
KUANTAN: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will continue to play its role by assisting the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) in restoring the country’s tourism industry now that inter-district travel is allowed. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said the ministry had offered its assistance to help Motac to promote places […]
Inter-district travel opens up opportunities for tourism sector
PUTRAJAYA: The lifting of the inter-district ban has allowed the public the opportunity to travel and boost the livelihoods of those involved in the tourism sector, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) welcomed the government’s decision to allow inter-district travel within the […]
MPP urged to focus on growth
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been asked to focus on three important sectors — services, tourism and agriculture — for further growth of the municipality. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is because these sectors are an added advantage for the council as compared to Kuching South City Council (MBKS) […]
Mural will help to promote Padawan
KUCHING: The mural of ‘The Last Ring Ladies’ in Kota Padawan will help to promote Padawan to the locals and tourists. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the mural which is the largest one in Kuching, is strategically located as the building that it is painted on, faces the main […]
RM200 mln plan to rehabilitate tourism in 2021 Budget
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government is serious in its efforts to assist tourism industry players in the country who have been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic for the survival of the industry. According to her, this was proven through the RM200 million allocation for the […]
Niranur Upside Down 3R House: Beyond the ordinary
An upside down house is no stranger in Malaysia, including in Sarawak. Many upside down houses have been built as a tourist attraction because of Its unique and Insta-worthy concept. However, Aluis Hamri, operator of Niranur Upside Down 3R House did not expect the opening of his version will get a warm response from visitors. […]
