Domestic tourism expenditure surges 25.3% in 1Q 2024

The Bako National Park in Kuching, Sarawak is a wonderful place to explore during the school holidays. — Tourism Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic tourism expenditure in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q 2024) soared 25.3 per cent year-on-year to RM24.1 billion, said the Statistics Department.

The department said the number of domestic visitors in Malaysia experienced a significant surge to record 58.6 million visitors in the period, up 19.0 per cent as compared to the same quarter last year.