PETALING JAYA: Political differences should never stand in the way of advancing and expanding Malaysia’s tourism industry, says Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin.
The Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman added that government efforts to promote tourism must not be politicised or tied to racial issues, stressing that all political parties should work together to revitalise the national economy through the sector.
“We can work together to promote Perlis’ unique rural and natural charm, which holds strong appeal for European and Western tourists,” he said in a statement here on Saturday (Feb 28).
Yeoh said this following a courtesy visit to the Perlis Mentri Besar, Abu Bakar Hamzah, during which they discussed strengthening federal–state cooperation in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Visit Perlis Year 2026.
He described the meeting as cordial and constructive, with both parties agreeing that tourism is a key engine of economic growth.
Yeoh commended Abu Bakar for fostering cooperation between the federal and state governments.
