By P. Chandra Sagaran
Ipoh City Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin@Md Daud attended a Teh Tarik Meet programme organised by the Perak Tourist Association (PTA) to strengthen ties between industry players and government departments and agencies here recently.
Among those present were the stakeholders of the tourism industry in Ipoh.
According to Rumaizi this will also serve a platform in preparing for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026 to reinforce cooperation among the stakeholders.
Ipoh City Council plans to make preparations at the council level next year.
“VMY 2026 will involve the state of Perak, not only Ipoh City,” he added.
The council would hold discussions with all quarters to ensure the role they can play in the preparations.
With the status of “Greater Ipoh” which includes Ipoh, Kampar, Batu Gajah and Kuala Kangsar provides tourist agencies to widen their product offerings.
Rumaizi also noted tourist operators need to carry out stock taking of their products to offer the best for the visitors and international guests.