Malaysia PM Anwar warns tourism minister Tiong King Sing, ministry over alcohol served at gala dinner

Malaysian ministry vows change after warning over boozy dinner fiasco

Malaysia’s tourism, arts and culture ministry has pledged to learn from the recent gala dinner controversy and ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The ministry said it took full responsibility for the confusion and misunderstanding that had caused unease among the public following the viral event. “The ministry takes this as a lesson and will make sure that similar incidents do not happen again. “The ministry will also ensure that al…

Anwar warns against serving alcohol at govt functions

SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made it clear to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing and his ministry that the serving of alcohol at government events must never be repeated.

Malaysia PM Anwar warns tourism minister Tiong King Sing, ministry over alcohol served at gala dinner

Even if alcohol was served after the official programme had ended, it was still “entirely inappropriate”, the prime minister says.

PM gives stern reminder to Tiong over alcohol debacle

Anwar indicates he doesn't accept tourism minister's explanation.

DAP Youth slams PM’s response to Tourism Minister’s alcohol-serving controversy

KUCHING, Oct 8: Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Sarawak express disappointment over Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s response in condemning Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing’s action of serving alcohol at a dinner for Tourism Malaysia’s Global Travel Meet. DAPSY Sarawak secretary George Lam urged the Prime Minister to recognise and support the genuine efforts of Tiong in preparing for Visit Mala…

Anwar gives Tiong ‘stern warning’ over alcohol debacle

This follows the controversy sparked by alcohol being served at a gala dinner in conjunction with Tourism Malaysia’s Global Travel Meet.