Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarFebruary 12, 2026 at 02:51 AM

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Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing criticized rude behavior from public and private sector employees, stating it hinders the success of Visit Malaysia 2026. He cited numerous complaints from both foreign and domestic tourists about unhelpful and arrogant staff encountered when making inquiries. Tiong highlighted instances of employees displaying a sense of power and failing to assist those seeking information, including looking down on Malaysians from rural areas. The minister plans to address the issue with shopping center management after the Lunar New Year. The remarks were made during the launch of the Mesra Malaysia campaign in KL Sentral on Wednesday.

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KL Sentral 50% Malaysia ×260% Visit Malaysia 2026 70% Tiong King Sing ×290%

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Malaysia

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