KUALA LUMPUR, 6 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has been allocated RM1.8 billion under Budget 2027, with funding directed towards development projects, operational expenditure and improvements to tourism infrastructure nationwide.
The allocation includes RM511.7 million for development expenditure and RM1.3 billion for operating expenses.
The figures were highlighted during the ministry’s Development Action Council Meeting (MTPK) No. 1/2026, attended by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing in Kuala Lumpur on 5 November.
The meeting reviewed the ministry’s development project performance, expenditure progress and effectiveness of budget utilisation.
Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), a total of 77 development projects have been approved, involving an allocation of RM511.664 million.
These comprise 15 new projects and 62 continuing projects aimed at supporting the development of the tourism, arts and culture sectors.
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Meanwhile, 87 projects under the Cakna MADANI initiative have been allocated RM27.267 million for upgrading and maintaining public facilities in tourism areas.
Of the total, 29 projects have been fully completed, while the remaining 58 are still being implemented.
The meeting also revealed that MOTAC had recorded an expenditure performance rate of 84 per cent as of 2 November 2026, exceeding the national average of 73.88 per cent.
The ministry’s expenditure performance was among the key indicators reviewed to assess the progress of development initiatives and the utilisation of government allocations.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, MOTAC remains focused on strengthening project implementation, improving tourism infrastructure and ensuring that public funds are utilised effectively to support the country’s tourism industry – The Capital Post
