MTRT 2025 Platform To Foster Understanding, Strengthen Unity
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the sharing and engagement session demonstrated mosques' readiness to enhance their facilities, services and approach in welcoming visitors from across the country, regardless of religion or race.
'Mosque tourism should be viewed as a bridge that connects visitors to Islamic values, heritage and moderation, while also fostering dialogue between cultures and religions.
'With the commitment of local authorities and the concerted efforts of all parties, I am confident that Malaysia can emerge as a global leader in the tourism sector,' he told Bernama.
Khairul Firdaus said that in the context of Malaysia's position as a global leader in Islamic tourism, the ministry's long-term vision was to make mosques among the key tourism products that showcased the wealth of Islamic heritage, architecture and universal values.
'We have mosques with impressive architecture and a wealth of historical significance, ranging from centuries-old structures to modern designs that reflect the country's progress.
'However, this physical beauty must go hand in hand with effective presentation so that tourists can appreciate the cultural, spiritual and social values embodied by the mosque,' he said.
Khairul Firdaus said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), was committed to expanding mosque involvement in the tourism sector, including those in rural areas and states with their own tourism potential.
'We also encourage closer collaboration between mosques and industry players, including travel agencies, hotels and local authorities.
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