{
  "id": 18681470,
  "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-18681470",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:10:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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, November 7 — The Malaysia Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is open to collaborating with and supporting international event organizers, especially those encountering financial difficulties. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing revealed this during the International Archery Coaching and Wellness Forum and Workshop 2026. Motac's aim is to boost the country's international profile by hosting events that draw participants from various nations. These events can attract more visitors and serve as a platform for knowledge exchange among local and overseas attendees. Tiong expressed hope that next year's forum and coaching workshop could engage a broader range of participating countries. The ministry aims to explore different forms of collaboration and aid to help event organizers tackle their financial hurdles.",
  "summary": "SIBU, Nov 7 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is prepared to consider collaborating with and pro...",
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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."
}