IPOH, 8 May 2026 (The Capital Post)— The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Dato’ Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, paid a courtesy visit to Perak State Secretary Dato’ Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim at the Perak State Secretariat Office today.
According to information shared on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, the meeting focused on discussions regarding the proposed transfer of ownership of the MOTAC Perak building from the State Tourism Action Council (MTPN) to the Federal Lands Commissioner (PTP).
The move is in line with the dissolution of MTPN, which was implemented in 2008.
Among the key issues discussed during the session was the resolution of outstanding land tax arrears covering the period from 2010 to 2024, following notices issued by the Ipoh Land and District Office.
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The discussions also centred on efforts to expedite the long-delayed ownership transfer process, which had previously faced several administrative and procedural constraints.
Both parties additionally exchanged views and clarifications on governance matters and transfer procedures to ensure more systematic and efficient management of ministry assets.
Also present during the meeting were representatives from the Perak State Land and Mines Office, MOTAC’s Infrastructure Development Division, MOTAC legal advisers, and the Director of MOTAC Perak.
The visit reflects ongoing efforts between the federal and state governments to strengthen cooperation in asset management and administrative governance involving tourism-related infrastructure. -The Capital Post
