{
  "id": 18678563,
  "title": "Tourism Ministry open to helping international event organisers facing funding challenges, says Tiong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/tourism-ministry-open-to-helping-international-event-organisers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:10:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/tourism-ministry-open-to-helping-international-event-organisers-facing-funding-challenges-says-tiong/242372"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SIBU, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is open to collaborating and offering support to international event organisers who are struggling financially, according to Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.\n\nThe minister's aim is to encourage more international events in the country and boost participation from overseas. By hosting such events, Malaysia can enhance its global presence and attract a diverse range of participants from various countries.\n\nTiong highlighted that these events could also serve as a platform for local and international attendees to exchange knowledge, experiences, and skills. He expressed hope that next year's International Archery Coaching and Wellness Forum and Workshop 2026 could involve more participating nations.\n\nIn addition to fostering international collaboration, the ministry will explore various forms of assistance to help event organisers overcome their financial challenges.",
  "summary": "SIBU, Nov 7 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is prepared to consider collaborating with and pro...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian Tourism Ministry supports international event organizers financially.",
    "Minister Tiong King Sing aims to boost international events in Malaysia.",
    "Next year's International Archery Forum could involve more nations."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}