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The Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia to host World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, boosting tourism
MELAKA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted the significance of Malaysia hosting World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, calling it a visionary move to position the country as a leader in global tourism. The event, scheduled for September 2025, will coincide with the World Tourism Conference 2025, reinforcing Melaka's status as a key cultural and heritage destination. Ahmad Zahid emphasised that the occasion presents an opportunity to inspire the world, showcasing Malaysia's readiness to lead in values-driven and meaningful travel. 'Let World Tourism Day in Melaka be the moment we inspire the world, showing that Malaysia is ready to lead, ready to welcome, and ready to shape the future of tourism,' he said. The announcement was made during the pre-launch event in Banda Hilir, which also marked the 17th anniversary of Melaka's recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage City. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing delivered the speech on behalf of Ahmad Zahid. Melaka's tourism sector has already demonstrated strong performance, welcoming 15 million visitors in 2023 under the Visit Melaka Year 2024 campaign, generating RM12.68 billion in revenue. Ahmad Zahid stressed that Visit Malaysia 2026 will further elevate the industry, making tourism a key driver of sustainability and inclusivity. Strategic collaborations with international partners are already underway. Ahmad Zahid noted recent discussions in London with trade leaders and airline representatives to boost UK tourist arrivals from 390,000 to 500,000. Last year, UK travellers contributed over RM2.5 billion, with potential to exceed RM3.3 billion with targeted efforts. Malaysia's reputation as a Muslim-friendly destination remains strong, ranking fifth globally and consistently performing well in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator. Ahmad Zahid called for continued public-private partnerships to strengthen Malaysia's position as an innovative and future-ready tourism hub. - Bernama
Barnama
05-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia To Showcase Tourism Strengths At World Tourism Day
MELAKA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that hosting the upcoming World Tourism Day 2025 in Malaysia is not just timely, but visionary, offering the country a global platform to showcase what truly sets it apart. He was referring to World Tourism Day 2025 and World Tourism Conference 2025, both scheduled to be held in Melaka in September. 'Let World Tourism Day in Melaka be the moment we inspire the world, showing that Malaysia is ready to lead, ready to welcome, and ready to shape the future of values-driven, meaningful travel,' he said, adding that last year alone, Melaka welcomed 15 million visitors, generating RM12.68 billion in tourism revenue - a significant milestone under the Visit Melaka Year 2024 campaign. He said this in his speech at the pre-launch of World Tourism Day 2025, World Tourism Conference 2025, and the 17th Anniversary of Melaka's recognition as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage City, in Banda Hilir, here, tonight. The text of his speech was read out by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Ahmad Zahid also said that Visit Malaysia 2026 will set a national direction, where tourism is no longer a backdrop, but a bold driver of sustainability, inclusivity and future readiness. To succeed, he stressed that Malaysia must move strategically and collaboratively, strengthening public-private partnerships, fostering a more inclusive and resilient tourism recovery, and positioning the country as a welcoming, innovative, and future-ready hub. 'During my recent visit to London, I engaged directly with trade leaders, media and airline partners, focused on building momentum towards Visit Malaysia 2026. 'Together, we launched a movement to grow United Kingdom (UK) arrivals from 390,000 to 500,000. Last year alone, those travellers contributed over RM2.5 billion, and with the right push, I'm confident we can go beyond RM3.3 billion,' he said, adding that Malaysia is ranked as the world's fifth most Muslim-friendly destination, and has consistently remained among the top countries in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator for the past ten years.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Safer, more comfortable homes for Orang Asli in Melaka next year
(Front row, from second left) Dr Muhamad Akmal and Abdul Kahar at the carnival held at Dataran Pahlawan. Melaka government will launch a new initiative next year to build and repair homes for Orang Asli communities. State rural development, agriculture and food security committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the initiative through Melaka Housing Board was to ensure Orang Asli communities were not excluded from state government aid or development programmes. 'To date, we have received 70 requests for home repairs or new houses from Orang Asli residents. 'Work will begin in phases next year, based on need and priority,' he told Bernama at the Orang Asli Entrepreneurs Carnival (Kuoa) at Dataran Pahlawan in the city centre. The event was launched by Rural and Regional Development Ministry deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Abdul Kahar Abdullah. Dr Muhamad Akmal said the state had received allocations from Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) to repair two homes and build one new unit, but funds were insufficient to address all requests. 'We received many reports of dilapidated houses,' he said, adding that the state executive council had agreed to provide additional support. The state has also introduced other assistance, including health insurance and death benefit schemes, and aid for students. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) was also helping Orang Asli entrepreneurs promote and market their forest-based products, he said. In conjunction with World Tourism Day and the World Tourism Conference 2025 in September, Orang Asli crafts, food and forest products will also be showcased to both domestic and international visitors. 'So far, around 20 Orang Asli entrepreneurs in Melaka show strong potential, especially with forest-based products that have added value,' Dr Muhamad Akmal said.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Melaka To Set Up Arts And Culture Unit To Boost Heritage Preservation Efforts
MELAKA, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will set up an Arts and Culture unit as part of efforts to strengthen initiatives to preserve the state's arts, heritage, and culture, particularly the dondang sayang, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said the unit will be introduced at the July soft launch for World Tourism Day and the World Tourism Conference 2025. Ab Rauf said the unit gathers culture and arts practitioners from Institut Warisan Melaka and the Melaka Arts Brigade and will be placed under the purview of the Melaka Chief Minister Department. "We should be proud, as there are hundreds of countries and thousands of cities worldwide, yet Melaka was chosen as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). "Therefore, we will prove that Melaka is not only a UNESCO World Heritage City, but its rich and diverse arts and culture will also one day gain recognition from the organisation," he said here last night. He was speaking at the closing and prize presentation ceremony for the state-level Dondang Sayang Competition, held in conjunction with the "Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat" (WRUR) programme for the Sungai Udang state constituency. Sungai Udang Constituency coordinator Datuk Rais Yasin also attended the event. Ab Rauf said the state government has set up the Dondang Sayang training centre and gallery in Kampung Hang Tuah in Duyong to showcase this intangible cultural heritage, which also serves as an educational hub for younger generations to learn about its history and arts. He said this initiative aligns with the recognition of dondang sayang as part of UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018. He added that, in support of efforts to elevate the dondang sayang industry, the state government has also developed the Gerbang Pantun Melaka portal to collect and share traditional pantun, poetic verses that are the heritage and creative work of the people of Melaka.
