Malaysian tourism grows, hits RM291.9bil in 2024


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's tourism industry generated RM291.9bil, contributing 15.1% to the economy in 2024, according to the Tourism Satellite Account 2024 statistics released by the Statistics Department (DOSM) on Friday (Sept 12).

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that in 2023, the sector contributed 14.9% to the gross domestic product and generated RM271.9bil.

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