MOTAC Urges Cooperation Between State, Private Sectors to Strengthen Local Products for International Markets | MOTAC seru kerjasama kerajaan negeri, swasta perkukuh produk tempatan ke pasaran antarabangsa

Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is calling for enhanced collaboration between state governments and private sector entities to bolster the promotion of local tourism products on the global stage.

Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing highlighted the critical need for this partnership to broaden promotional reach and elevate the international visibility of Malaysia's diverse tourism offerings. "I ask the honorable member for Kuantan, if possible, let us sit down and discuss how to cooperate in upgrading products from Pahang," he stated in the Dewan Rakyat.

This initiative comes as the ministry seeks to support local industries, such as batik production in Kuantan. Kraftangan Malaysia, an agency under MOTAC, provides comprehensive support to entrepreneurs. This includes technical and entrepreneurial training, marketing assistance, access to production labs, and community skill development programs targeting the B40 group, persons with disabilities (OKU), and single mothers.

Furthermore, Kraftangan Malaysia aids in developing new products that align with market demands and offers promotional platforms through both physical events like the Craft Festival and digital channels such as MyCraftShoppe, E-Kraf Bazaar, and Craft on the Go. While direct financial aid isn't provided by Kraftangan Malaysia, entrepreneurs can apply for the Craft Entrepreneur Financing Scheme, which offers loans up to RM100,000 for equipment and machinery with flexible repayment terms of up to 10 years.

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I ask the honorable member for Kuantan, if possible, let us sit down and discuss how to cooperate in upgrading products from Pahang.