Malaysia, are we ready to welcome the world?


From ancient cities to multicultural food, islands to mountains, and shopping that rivals the best in Asia, Malaysia has everything going for a traveller. With Visit Malaysia Year 2026 just around the corner, the outlook for our tourism calendar is promising.

But one question seems to linger: are we really prepared to welcome the world?

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