PUTRAJAYA: Political and racial issues should not be intertwined with the government’s efforts to promote the tourism industry, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
He said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is working diligently to attract tourists from all countries, but these efforts were being criticised, with some accusing the government of prioritising Chinese tourists.
He expressed concern that the political and racial issues played by some parties, especially against Chinese tourists, will slow down the government’s efforts to stimulate economic growth.
Expressing concern that politicising and racialising issues, particularly regarding Chinese tourists, could hinder the…
