Malaysia sees 32.5% more tourists in first quarter of 2024, says Tiong


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KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism in Malaysia is on the rise, with 5.8 million tourists in the first quarter of 2024, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

"This is a growth of 32.5% compared to last year’s 4.3 million,” said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister.

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