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‘Langkawi losing its lustre’

PUTRAJAYA: Langkawi has lost its appeal, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic). Despite the government having made substantial investments to promote the island as a top tourist destination, the numbers are low, said the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister. Tiong expressed his concerns about Langkawi, stating that it has lost its appeal in the eyes of...

Perak govt received more than RM20mil allocations for Visit Perak Year 2024, says exco

IPOH: The state has received more than RM20mil in allocations in preparation for Visit Perak Year 2024, says Perak Tourism Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee (pic). He said the allocation includes allocations from the state government and the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. “We initially received RM3.5mil annual allocations from the state government before receiving another RM7mil...

Tourism Ministry views Sabah homestay hidden camera seriously, says Tiong

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry views foreign tourists’ claim that a hidden camera was installed inside a wall socket at a homestay where they were staying seriously. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said the Sabah government, the state Tourism Ministry and related agencies have been asked to take stern action...