KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board of Directors (BOD) is in full support of the strategic change direction of the Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing and the Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).
The BOD will strive to provide feedback and guidance to ensure these strategies are embraced and executed with good governance and full transparency.
“As we know, Tourism is an important economic sector for the country, being the 5th largest GDP contributor.
“Although the tourist arrivals and receipts have improved, are still far behind pre-pandemic levels, and more importantly, we have to remain competitive compared to neighbouring countries.
“Based on the numerous feedback from the industry, the states, and general public, few will argue that the tourism sector, and how we promote it, needs to drastically improve.” said the statement.
“We remain guided with doing the best in the interest of the nation, they added.
This comes after the Tourism Malaysia DG Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar’s contract ended on Feb 23 and the Minister today clarified the former was demoted due to underperformance.
The next DG for Tourism Malaysia will be the Senior Director for International Promotion (Asia & Africa) Mr.Manoharan Periasamy.
