Ministry to promote tourism products in Simunjan
SIMUNJAN: There are many interesting places in Simunjan which can be transformed into tourist attractions, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the ministry was willing to collaborate with the local community to promote the products in Simunjan so that more tourists would visit the area. “While we share the […]
Samarahan a domestic tourism destination
KUCHING: The potential of Kota Samarahan in being a domestic tourism destination will be tapped by the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the area is home to a host of eco-tourism products that will be further promoted by the ministry. “We see potential in […]
Utilise Tourism Malaysia special website to promote packages
PETALING JAYA: Tourism and cultural industry players in the country have been urged to make full use of Tourism Malaysia’s special website to promote domestic tourism’s offers and packages. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that since its introduction in June, 103 offers and 107 packages attracting domestic tourists were promoted […]
Malaysia, South Korea, Russia to enhance tourism cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will establish relations with South Korea and Russia in the field of culture to further boost the country’s tourism industry. Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the matter was raised when she received a courtesy call from South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Lee Chi Beom and Russian […]
Enhanced S-MM2H to attract long-term visitors
KUCHING: Sarawak received a total of 1,240 participants in the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme from 2007 to 2019. S-MM2H is a programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) to attract visitors for long-term stay in Sarawak. According to the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, […]
Travel bubbles SOPs ready next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) expects to complete the guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the proposed travel bubbles with selected countries by next week. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said they would then be submitted for evaluation by the National Security Council (NSC). “Motac has been tasked […]
Niche tourism to lure foreign tourists
KUALA LUMPUR: In attracting international travellers amid the recurring Covid-19 infections, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is eyeing to tap into green zone destinations with niche tourism attractions. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry would look at various safe places, especially islands with the potential to be green zone […]
Motac, hotels to work on tourism packages
KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) plans to organise tourism stimulus packages with hotel industry players to encourage people to travel. “Motac will bear some of the costs,” Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri told reporters during a casual dinner with the media at Rock Road Seafood, […]
Non-stop commitment to help
SADONG JAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will continue to be committed in helping industry players involving the development of tourism facilities, especially during the current post-Covid-19 period. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the federal government would continue to seek assistance through National Economic Regeneration Plan (Penjana) initiative and Prihatin […]
Contact ministries for homestay incentives
KUCHING: Homestay entrepreneurs are urged to contact the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Sarawak or the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Malaysia (Motac) for incentives offered by the ministries. Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah made the call at a press conference after the launch of the Sia […]