SIBU, Oct 14 — Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is in the process of coming up with luxury packages in an effort to woo more Muslim tourists from the Middle...
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said his ministry is planning to launch the Muslim-friendly tourism packages as early as next month. — Borneo Post OnlineSIBU, Oct 14 — Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is in the process of coming up with luxury packages in an effort to woo more Muslim tourists from the Middle East and China to the country, said minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
“In this regard, Motac and the Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia will work with Tourism Malaysia to carry out promotional activities in Asia, the Middle East and Europe,” he said in a post on Facebook yesterday.Tiong thus called upon all relevant parties to immediately conduct certification courses and trainings to give exposure to local industry players on the Muslim tourism market.
“The ministry is committed to helping and supporting the tourism sector in an effort to advance the country’s economy,” he said. ¬— Borneo Post Online
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