Cultural performers wearing traditional attire welcome arriving passengers at the Arrival Hall of Kota Kinabalu International Airport in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign tourists visiting Malaysia have described the country as warm and welcoming, while also offering suggestions on areas that could be improved. Taibi Selma, 30, from Algeria, said she had been planning to visit Malaysia for years, and her trip fulfilled a long-held dream. "We spent three days in Langkawi and a few days in Kuala Lumpur. Visitors hold up placards for New Year 2026 and Visit Malaysia to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 along Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

Source: New Strait Times January 01, 2026 11:02 UTC