KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has been instructed to begin immediate consultations with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to formulate targeted measures to address the impact of rising diesel prices on the tourism transport sector. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the move follows feedback from associations and industry players affected by increased operating costs. According to Tiong, the ministry is closely monitoring the impact of rising diesel prices, which could put pressure on the tourism transport sector. Tiong said the tourism transport sector is a key pillar of the country’s tourism industry and must be strengthened in terms of safety standards, vehicle performance and service quality for visitors. “The government’s objective is not merely to mitigate the immediate impact, but to build a more resilient and competitive tourism transport system,” he said.

Source: The Edge Markets March 21, 2026 13:02 UTC