Melaka to host launch of VM2026

Colourful start: Ab Rauf (centre) painting a kite at the opening of the Visit Malaysia Travel Meet 2025 in Ayer Keroh. With him are Tiong (second from right) and Manoharan (right). — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

Historic state takes centre stage as campaign targets over 35 million tourist arrivals

MELAKA: As the official launch venue for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Melaka is set to capture global attention, elevating the historic state as a premier stage for international tourism, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.