KUALA LUMPUR, 25th OCTOBER 2025 — The Best of ASEAN Performing Arts (BoAPA) 2025, themed “ASEAN Cultural Seed: Nurturing Cultural Leaders”, was held at the Auditorium Seri Angkasa, Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur, marking the official commencement of the week-long regional cultural exchange. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) in collaboration with…
Please be informed that in accordance with section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482], the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has decided to cancel the license of Syarikat Kenari Utara Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. [200801005515 (806799 – V)] (License No. : 6049) effective from 11 September 2025. MOTAC views…
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PUTRAJAYA, 21 OCTOBER 2025 – Cultural Sector Support Grant (GSSK) 2025, applications are open from 1 January 2025 to 30 November 2025 (subject to current allocation status). Organizing programs/activities/events starting from 28 February 2025 to 31 December 2025. Implementation of programs after 31 December 2025 is not allowed. The program/activity/event is not allowed to take…
SANDAKAN, 18 OCTOBER 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the Malaysian Homestay Experience Program (PPHM) has launched the Community-Based Tourism Destination (CoBT) of Kampung Bambangan, Batu Sapi, Sandakan, Sabah which was officiated by YB Datuk Khairul Firdaus bin Akbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Kampung Bambangan is…
Melaka | 14 October 2025: The world-class international football action “Stars of Uruguay 2025 – Global Football Friendly in Malaysia” which took place at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka yesterday has successfully attracted the attention of local and international football fans. The friendly match involving the Uzbekistan team against Uruguay not only presented an exciting…
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 OCTOBER 2025 – In conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Artistic Children (MAAC) will be organising the Best of ASEAN Performing Arts (BoAPA) 2025 programme “ASEAN Cultural Seed: Nurturing Cultural Leaders” on 22nd until 29th October 2025…
SELANGOR | 6 October 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), in its leadership role of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar, hosted the 39th Senior Officials’ Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) Meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. As a…
PETALING JAYA, 8 October 2025 – The 34th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting convened today at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Malaysia. The Meeting was chaired by the Honourable Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. It was attended by all ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, and Timor-Leste…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has received a reprimand from the Prime Minister regarding the organisation of a dinner party that went viral recently. MOTAC, with full sense of responsibility and respect, deeply regrets any confusion or misunderstanding that has caused discomfort among the people. The Ministry has learned from this matter…
