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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Petaling Jaya | 2 Oktober 2025 : As part of Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 under the Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) will host the 39th Senior Officials Committee for the ASCC (SOCA) Meeting and the 34th ASCC Council Meeting from 6–8 October 2025 at the Sunway…
29 September 2025, Melaka – The ASEAN Tourism Ministers Retreat concluded today in the historic city of Melaka, bringing together ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN to discuss strategies for strengthening the future of tourism in the region. In his opening remarks, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts…
Melaka, 30 September 2025 – UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and its vital importance marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience, and sustainable development…
PRESS RELEASE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF VM2026 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MELAKA STATE GOVERNMENT MELAKA, 27 September 2025 – Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with the Melaka State Government has officially launched Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) in a prestigious ceremony, held at Encore Melaka. This momentous occasion is further underscored by…
MINISTRY OF HOME STATE EXTENSION OF APPLICATION FOR ONE-OFF FOREIGN WORKER SALARY QUOTA IN THE SERVICE SECTOR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE (MOTAC) It is hereby informed that the application for the employment quota of foreign workers in the service sector under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism,…
