GENTING HIGHLANDS: The theme park and family attraction industry will be an important hub for Malaysia’s tourism industry, says Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

He said collaborating with the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) and the Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions (Matfa) will further expand the industry, as well as attract more tourists and investors.

“This industry is the main hub for our products. We need new and innovative products for tourists to see that Malaysia serves a variety of products which change from year to year,” he told the media after opening the Matfa Golden Horses Award 2023 at the Genting International Convention Centre here.

Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapa said theme parks had become one of the main attractions in the international market.

“This is one example of the diversity of theme parks, where we have indoor, outdoor, nature and ecotourism, which can attract more tourists to Malaysia because of the options given,” he added.

The Matfa Golden Horse Awards was established to promote excellence and stimulate positive competition, showcasing the achievements attained by outstanding businesses for their role and contributions to the wider Malaysian economy. — Bernama

<h1>‘Theme parks, family attractions will drive tourism’</h1>GENTING HIGHLANDS: The theme park and family attraction industry will be an important hub for Malaysia’s tourism industry, says Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.He said collaborating with the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) and the Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions (Matfa) will further expand the industry, as well as attract more tourists and investors.“This industry is the main hub for our products. We need new and innovative products for tourists to see that Malaysia serves a variety of products which change from year to year,” he told the media after opening the Matfa Golden Horses Award 2023 at the Genting International Convention Centre here.Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapa said theme parks had become one of the main attractions in the international market.“This is one example of the diversity of theme parks, where we have indoor, outdoor, nature and ecotourism, which can attract more tourists to Malaysia because of the options given,” he added.The Matfa Golden Horse Awards was established to promote excellence and stimulate positive competition, showcasing the achievements attained by outstanding businesses for their role and contributions to the wider Malaysian economy. — BernamaThe Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia (TDC) was established on 10 August 1972 as an agency under the former Ministry of Trade and Industry by an Act of Parliament.

With the inception of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism on 20 May 1987, TDC was moved to this new ministry; and became the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) through the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992. Popularly known as Tourism Malaysia, its full focus is on promoting Malaysia domestically and internationally.+603-8891 8000
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PUTRAJAYA – In conjunction with the Malaysia International Dive Exhibition (MIDE), Tourism Malaysia invite all photography and videography enthusiasts around the world to join its contests and stand a chance to win diving packages in Malaysia worth RM50,000.

This international diving photography and three-minute video contests are now open for submission until 25 August 2023. Participation is based on an individual basis, with a maximum of three entries allowed for each category.

Submitted recent photos or short videos must be original (2019 onwards) and shot or recorded at a diving location in Malaysian waters featuring only the country’s stunning marine life and coral reefs using action cameras or DSLR.

Dato’ Dr.&nbsp;Ammar Abd. Ghapar, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, said:&nbsp;“From muck diving to wreck diving, Malaysia’s tropical islands offer rewarding world-class diving experiences with popular sites attracting both seasoned and budding divers and marine lifeaficionados.”

“Our Sipadan Island in Sabah, for example, is often listed as one of the top diving destinations globally and has many dive points to venture into, with some of the notable marine protected areas, including Barracuda Point. Barracuda Point is well-known for its large school of barracuda, forming what has been dubbed the “barracuda tornado” – the spectacular sight for underwater photography amid clear blue waters.”

<h1>Join Tourism Malaysia’S “Dive Into The Unimaginable – Unfold Your Story” international photography & video contests</h1>Submitted recent photos or short videos must be original (2019 onwards) and shot or recorded at a diving location in Malaysian waters featuring only the country’s stunning marine life and coral reefs using action cameras or DSLR.PUTRAJAYA – In conjunction with the Malaysia International Dive Exhibition (MIDE), Tourism Malaysia invite all photography and videography enthusiasts around the world to join its contests and stand a chance to win diving packages in Malaysia worth RM50,000.This international diving photography and three-minute video contests are now open for submission until 25 August 2023. Participation is based on an individual basis, with a maximum of three entries allowed for each category.Submitted recent photos or short videos must be original (2019 onwards) and shot or recorded at a diving location in Malaysian waters featuring only the country’s stunning marine life and coral reefs using action cameras or DSLR.Dato’ Dr.&nbsp;Ammar Abd. Ghapar, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, said:&nbsp;“From muck diving to wreck diving, Malaysia’s tropical islands offer rewarding world-class diving experiences with popular sites attracting both seasoned and budding divers and marine lifeaficionados.”“Our Sipadan Island in Sabah, for example, is often listed as one of the top diving destinations globally and has many dive points to venture into, with some of the notable marine protected areas, including Barracuda Point. Barracuda Point is well-known for its large school of barracuda, forming what has been dubbed the “barracuda tornado” – the spectacular sight for underwater photography amid clear blue waters.”The Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia (TDC) was established on 10 August 1972 as an agency under the former Ministry of Trade and Industry by an Act of Parliament.

With the inception of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism on 20 May 1987, TDC was moved to this new ministry; and became the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) through the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992. Popularly known as Tourism Malaysia, its full focus is on promoting Malaysia domestically and internationally.+603-8891 8000
enquiries@tourism.gov.my

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Join Tourism Malaysia’S “Dive Into The Unimaginable – Unfold Your Story” international photography & video contests

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