Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister

Traveller safety and outdated facilities remain pressing issues that could undermine Malaysia’s tourism ambitions if left unaddressed, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing. Tiong said many attractions lack basic infrastructure upgrades, particularly in destinations frequented by repeat visitors. “Some foreign visitors tell us that when they came 10 years ago, the facilities were like this, and 10 years later, nothing has changed,” he added. While Malaysia has produced...