INTERACTIVE: Here’s where Malaysians are going for vacation


Tourists at Pasir Bogak beach, Pangkor. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: As the year ends, Malaysians looking to unwind can find some of the best vacation destinations just a few hours’ drive or a short-haul flight away.

With tourism bouncing back after being hit by two years of movement control orders, here’s a guide to the country’s top destinations, based on data from the Department of Statistic’s 2021 domestic tourism survey.

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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.

Best Value

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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