Amid video outrage, questions raised over choice of sun bear as Visit Malaysia mascot
Critics say the animal is neither part of the national identity nor an attraction for tourists to visit Malaysia.
Visit Malaysia video controversy symptomatic of deeper problem
The Malay community, which forms the backbone of this nation, has every reason to feel betrayed when they are disregarded.
Tiong points finger at 'extremists' after tourism promo clip panned for omitting Islamic identity
However, the tourism minister says a longer video showing Malaysia's beautiful mosques would be released later.
Tiong urged to explain absence of mosque in Visit Malaysia Year 2026 teaser
Many questioned why not a single Malaysian mosque was shown in the video clip even though non-Muslim places of worship are featured.
