Driving Malaysia’s Tourism Forward: Courtesy Call to YB Minister of Transport Anthony Loke
TAPiO Management Advisory was honoured to lead a high-level courtesy call to the Honourable Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, in a pivotal engagement centred on the strategic development of Malaysia’s recreational vehicle (RV) industry.
The delegation was led by Mr Bernhard Schutte, Chairman of TAPiO Management Advisory, Ambassador of the World Economic Council (WEC), and Director of WEC’s South-East Asia Chapter. This visit follows WEC’s earlier engagement in May 2025 with YAB Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirming TAPiO’s continued commitment to supporting national priorities through strategic industry-building initiatives.
Accompanied by Mr Thomas Bernthaler, Managing Director of TAPiO Management Advisory and additional TAPiO Team Members, TAPiO engaged in an insightful and forward-looking dialogue with YB Minister Anthony Loke and the Ministry’s senior leadership team. The discussion focused on the RV sector’s potential as a transformative pillar in Malaysia’s tourism ecosystem, connecting innovation in mobility with sustainable regional tourism growth.
We express our sincere appreciation to YB Minister Anthony Loke for not only his time but also for convening the Ministry’s top officials to participate in the conversation. Present at the meeting were:
- YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Secretary-General, Ministry of Transport
- YBhg. Dato’ Mohamed Irwan bin Mansor, Under Secretary, Land Division, Ministry of Transport
- YBhg. Dato’ Haji Aedy Fadly bin Ramli, Director-General, Road Transport Department (JPJ)
- YBrs. Tuan Ir. Mohd Yusop bin Mohamad, Director, Automotive Engineering Division (JPJ)
- YBhg. Datuk Azlan Shah Bin Al Bakri, Chief Executive Officer, Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)
This meeting underscores the growing recognition of the RV industry’s potential to contribute to domestic tourism, regional connectivity, and rural development. The leadership shown by YB Minister Anthony Loke and the Ministry’s key agencies reflects a strong national commitment to advancing innovative forms of tourism and mobility.
TAPiO Management Advisory, in alignment with the World Economic Council, looks forward to continued collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and all relevant stakeholders. Together, we aim to shape a comprehensive ecosystem that positions Malaysia as a regional hub for RV tourism and sustainable travel.
