Malaysians still prefer going on local holidays


Many Malaysians list Kuala Lumpur as the #1 destination they would like to visit. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

Most Malaysians still prefer to spend their holidays within the country, according to new data from vacation rental company Airbnb.

The company’s internal data on bookings and check-ins shows that stays booked in Malaysia on the Airbnb platform doubled in 2022 from 2020. Malaysia also ranked #1 in the list of preferred travel destinations among locals last year.

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