Ringgit rise shifts spending

Shifting habits: People attending the four-day Malaysia Cultural Festival 2025 at Dataran Bandaraya in Johor Baru. While tourist arrivals remain steady, experts say the stronger ringgit is causing subtle changes to their spending. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The ringgit may be on an upward trend, but tourism groups say the government should prepare ahead with more targeted campaigns to woo more visitors.

Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association president Mint Leong said the stronger ringgit has had limited impact so far on visitor numbers.