WORKING VISIT BY MOTAC SECRETARY-GENERAL TO TOURISM PROJECT SITES AROUND IPOH

IPOH, 28 JUNE 2026 – Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Secretary-General Dato' Shaharuddin Abu Sohot conducted a working visit to Ipoh to inspect the progress of several tourism project development and product upgrading implemented through MOTAC allocations. 

The working visit began with a trip from WEIL Hotel, Ipoh to Gunung Lang to see the result of the implementation of the Rumah Kutai restoration project, which was completed under the allocation of the 2024 Restoration, Conservation, Renovation and Upgrading (PPUN) Project. 

Next, the MOTAC delegation inspected the proposed site for the lighting upgrade project for two bridges at Kinta Riverwalk, for which allocation was approved under PPUN 2026. 

The delegation then proceeded to visit the Proposed Tourism Area Upgrading Project site at Kinta Riverwalk. The project includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Kinta River, connecting Ipoh Old Town and New Town. These upgrading works are being carried out via the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) allocation and are expected to be completed by August 2026.  

The working visit was also attended by Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah, together with senior officers from the ministry, Ipoh City Council and relevant agencies. 

The visit reflects MOTAC's ongoing commitment to strengthening the development of tourism, cultural and heritage products in Perak, particularly in Ipoh as one of the country's key tourism destinations. 

These efforts are also expected to enhance the attractiveness of Ipoh city, enrich visitor experience and support the sustainable growth of the local tourism sector. 

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