As Borders Reopen, Time To Rebrand Malaysia?

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister

06-Apr-22 08:00

As Borders Reopen, Time To Rebrand Malaysia?

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The government is expecting tourism to contribute as much as 12% towards GDP eventually but is this achievable and what is the roadmap? We speak to Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture to find out, and if it's time for a relook at the government framework which some say is too unwieldy. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: trends and forecasts, social issues, travel

Tags: ministry of tourism, arts and culture, minister of tourism, arts and culture, malaysian economy, malaysia tourism, tourism industry, malaysia gdp,

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