The Tourism Ministry should prioritise generating revenue and attracting more tourists to Malaysia rather than seeking additional funding, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Speaking at the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), Anwar playfully advised Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing against requesting more allocations.
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Speaking at the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), Anwar playfully advised Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing against requesting more allocations.
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00:00So, the four themes that have been highlighted has been ecotourism and sustainability, modern
00:16attractions and innovations, cultural heritage and diversity, and the strength of our collaborations
00:25and partnership.
00:26So the campaign has to proceed, the roadshows and festivals at minimum cost, tourism, ministry,
00:33I must remind him, every time he sees me I ask for money, I say your role is to get more
00:39money, not to ask for more money, as I also say that your role is to reduce foreign travels
00:46but to bring foreigners here, but we have Minister of Tourism who is now travelling
00:52a bit too much, joking, joking, don't take it too seriously, but anyway let me conclude
01:01by just reiterating again this very valid point, we are successful because we work together,
01:09we are successful because we work as a team and I am very confident that this ministry,
01:17from the minister to the secretary-general and TDC and all the players will continue
01:24to do their best because we want to ensure that 2026 is the best year for tourism in
01:32this country.