The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will intensify enforcement against unlicensed tourism-related activities that are increasingly disrupting the country’s tourism ecosystem, its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said. He stressed that illegal operations including unregistered tour operators, non-compliant short-term accommodation providers and other rule-breaking practices not only harm legitimate industry players but also reduce government revenue. According to Tiong, concerns over unlicensed activities were among the most frequently raised issues during recent engagement sessions between the ministry and industry stakeholders. “Enforcement efforts must prioritise illegal and harmful practices rather than penalising licensed operators who have complied with regulations and borne significant compliance costs,” he said in a…