Thursday, August 22, 2024 Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, is set to undertake an official working visit to Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from August 10 to 19, 2024. He will be joined by the Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, and the Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Mr.
Manoharan Periasamy. The primary goal of this visit is to strengthen cooperation between Malaysia’s tourism industry and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, establishing a foundation for future partnerships. This initiative is anticipated to enhance tourist arrivals and further deepen the close ties between Malaysia and these four countries, while also reinforcing personal connections among leaders.
Throughout the ten-day trip, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing will engage in discussions with key ministers, airline representatives, top travel agents, and business leaders in Muscat, Kuwait City, Manama, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. The agenda will focus on collaborative efforts to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, and other joint promotional opportunities aimed at attracting tourists from the GCC region. This visit is expected to provide valuable insights into Malaysia’s tourism strategies, highlighting high-impact and fast-conversion initiatives, as well as trade and investment opportunities.
The GCC market is particularly important for Malaysian tourism,.