Malaysia continues to reinforce its commitment to positioning arts and culture as key drivers of sustainable tourism development and the creative economy, in line with the Malaysia Madani aspirations ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. He said this commitment is strengthened through continuous efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) together with ASEAN member states in promoting cultural diversity and artistic excellence, which remain important assets for the region. According to him, Malaysia’s hosting of the 21st Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts (SOMCA) from Nov 17 to 22, 2025, in Kota Kinabalu…