SHAH ALAM: Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with Koperasi Kakitangan Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia Berhad (KOPPEMA), recently hosted the inaugural Malaysia Truly Asia Tourism Golf Challenge 2023 at Saujana Golf & Country Club.
Two hundred participants from the corporate sector and government agencies, media, including local and international golfers from China, Singapore, Thailand, and Japan , competed in the challenge which was divided into two sessions.
The tournament was organised in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Tourism Malaysia and its objectives were to strengthen collaborations within Malaysia's travel industry and attract local and international golf enthusiasts to promote Malaysia as the ultimate holiday destination.
Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar said the tournament was a golden opportunity to promote the country as a premier golfing destination.
"Golfers will never have to travel far to find a memorable new golf experience with over 200 golf courses across the nation. Our diverse culture, rich history, scenic golf courses, astounding choice of food, beautiful natural attractions, and home to a melting pot of Asian races will surely make for a lasting memory to bring home."
"We are excited to collaborate with KOPPEMA to showcase Malaysia's beautiful courses and attractions in promoting Malaysia as a premier destination for golfers. With enhanced travel packages and connectivity, we are confident this will captivate international travellers to choose Malaysia as a preferred destination for golfing," he said.
The prizes were presented by Ammar and organising chairman Datuk Musa Yusof.