{
  "id": 18836516,
  "title": "Tiong: M'sia's international safety image key to tourist confidence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/tiong-msias-international-safety-image-key-to-tourist-confidence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T01:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1573098/tiong-msias-international-safety-image-key-tourist-confidence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SIBU, Malaysia - The international reputation of Malaysia's safety is crucial to instilling confidence in foreign tourists visiting the country, stated Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. National unity is essential in projecting a positive image of the nation, and all parties should collaborate to reinforce it. Strengthening the economy, tackling poverty, and enhancing the overall well-being of citizens should receive increased focus. Minister Tiong emphasized that publicity alone cannot resolve issues; addressing the people's concerns is necessary. During the 2026 Navy Veterans Samudera Heritage Charity Gala Dinner, organized by the Sarawak branch of the Royal Malaysian Navy Veterans Association (PVTLDM), Tiong pledged RM20,000 to aid the group's endeavors to support veteran welfare.",
  "summary": "SIBU: Malaysia’s international safety image must be given due attention as it influences foreign tourists’ confidence in visiting the country, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : M’sia’s International Safety Image Key To Tourist Confidence - Tiong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/general-ma-siaa-s-international-safety-image-key-to-tourist",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:00:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}