We cannot concentrate all the major events in Kuala Lumpur. “For 2026, our targets are 47 million international visitors, RM329bil in tourism receipts and 302 million domestic visitor trips. “In some Asean markets, people know Kuala Lumpur, but they do not know where Melaka is. “We cannot rely on Kuala Lumpur alone and expect the whole country to benefit,” he said. Malaysia welcomed about 38 million international visitors in 2024, a 31.1% increase from 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 10:11 UTC