Malaysian travellers happy with focus on ecotourism


Sipadan Island in Sabah never fails to attract both local and foreign tourists. — MELODY L. GOH/The Star

The travel industry is allocated a cool RM350mil in the National Budget 2024, which was tabled recently by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

With an increase of RM100mil compared to the previous budget, the allocation will be used for tourism activities and promotions, including organising promotional campaigns for Visit Malaysia Year – which was previously set for 2025, but is now scheduled for 2026 (VMY2026).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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