Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) Countdown Festival last night as reflective of the beauty of cultural diversity and the spirit of togetherness among Malaysians in welcoming guests from around the world. - Bernama picKUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) Countdown Festival last night as reflective of the beauty of cultural diversity and the spirit of togetherness among Malaysians in welcoming guests from around the world. Yesterday, Anwar attended the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) Countdown Festival, ushering in the New Year alongside thousands of Malaysians at the Pavilion shopping mall. The countdown celebration was part of a wider VM2026 festive programme that began on Dec 26, with events held across several locations in the Klang Valley. Among them were the VM2026 Bazaar at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, arts and culture showcases at Fahrenheit 88, and the Bukit Bintang food bazaar at Lot 10, highlighting Malaysia's diverse culinary heritage.

Source: New Strait Times January 01, 2026 05:41 UTC