SIBU: The police have been told to take stern action against criminals following a shocking incident in which a gang member attacked another person with scissors. A video of the violent assault has gone viral on social media, raising public concerns over safety and fears that criminal gangs are gaining control in Bintulu. "I have been informed...
KUALA LUMPUR: Elements of mosque architecture will be included in a more comprehensive Visit Malaysia Year 2026 promotional video, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the recently launched 41-second tourism promotional montage, which sparked controversy for not including mosque elements, was merely a brief and concise launch video. "This video...
SIBU: Discussions on seat allocations for the upcoming Sarawak election are premature, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president urged political leaders and the media to avoid stirring unnecessary debate that could distract from the primary focus of serving the people. In recent weeks, there have been media reports about political parties...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains committed to ensuring the country is a top destination for Chinese tourists, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said in line with this, the ministry aims to welcome five million Chinese tourists to Malaysia this year. He described it as a target that reflects...
PETALING JAYA: An online system for the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme for applicants' use is currently in development, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister also dismissed claims that MM2H applications were solely handled by agents, adding that some procedures would be able to be done using the...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian authorities are working closely with the Chinese Embassy to provide support and assistance to the families of victims of the bus crash that claimed the lives of two tourists from China, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the government is committed to conducting a thorough review. He...
PETALING JAYA: Inclusivity forms the core of our cultural tourism strategy and no site should be made to cater exclusively to the needs of a single religion, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said, in a statement Saturday (June 29), that he wished to apologise for the statement by his...
KUALA LUMPUR: New participants of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme in all three categories - Platinum, Gold and Silver - are not eligible to apply for permanent resident (PR) status, according to Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic). In a Facebook post on Saturday (June 15), the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister announced that the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Stop turning the recent argument over Bak Kut Teh into a religious issue and show respect to the country’s multi-racial structure, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism Minister said that as per the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645), discussions on whether or not to turn Bak Kut Teh into a heritage...
KUALA LUMPUR: More foreign nationals are expected to join the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme as the government is looking into relaxing some requirements, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic). The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said this is in line with last year's Budget 2024 announcement where Putrajaya said it wanted to make...
