Factors that draw in the tourists


I REFER to “Where are the preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, MP asks Tourism Ministry” (The Star, March 4), in which it was reported that Opposition MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin had taken the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) to task over a perceived lack of direction for VMY (Visit Malaysia Year) 2026.

“What is the tagline to be used to attract foreign tourists?; “What is the number of foreign tourists we plan to attract?; “How much revenue will we collect, and are there even official songs, logos or mascots?” she had asked.

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