Tourism Malaysia reports 28.8 million international arrivals Jan–Aug, sector shows steady growth

The Malaysian tourism sector demonstrated positive growth with 28.8 million international visitors from January to August 2023, marking a 1.8% increase compared to last year.

Tourism Malaysia's deputy director-general, Mohd Akbal Setia, highlighted this as a reflection of Malaysia's strong appeal and the necessity of enhancing international tourism collaborations, particularly under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.

During the second edition of the International Tourism, Arts, and Culture Exhibition and Conference (INTACT) in Kuala Lumpur, which featured 154 exhibitors from 35 countries, he emphasized the event's role in fostering business connections and developing tourism experiences that benefit both destinations and local communities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Malaysia’s tourism sector continues to show positive momentum by recording 28.8 million international visitors from January to August this year, a 1.8 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (promotion) Mohd Akbal Setia said the positive performance reflects the continued appeal of Malaysia as a tourism destination and the importance of strengthening international tourism partnerships.

“The development is particularly relevant as the country continues to strengthen its industry under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign,” he said.

He said this when delivering a speech on behalf of Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing at the opening of the International Tourism, Arts and Culture Exhibition and Conference (INTACT) 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here today.

Mohd Akbal said tourism is an important economic driver contributing over 15 per cent to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with its benefits extending across the tourism value chain to support businesses and livelihoods from hotels and e-hailing services to local artisans and family-run restaurants.

Touching on the event, Mohd Akbal said INTACT had garnered strong participation, underscoring the platform’s growing influence and capabilities.

“In only its second edition, INTACT has brought together 154 exhibitors from 35 countries, reflecting the organisers and industry partners’ commitment to establishing this event as an international platform for tourism, arts, and culture sectors,” he said.

He added that the platform is vital for expanding joint promotions and creating new tourism experiences that benefit both destinations and local communities.

Mohd Akbal also encouraged all exhibitors and participants to make full use of the event to establish business connections and explore long-lasting opportunities for collaboration. — Bernama

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马来西亚旅游业呈现积极增长态势，2023年1月至8月共接待国际游客2880万人次，比上年同期增长1.8%。

马来西亚旅游局副局长莫哈末·阿克巴尔·塞蒂亚强调，这反映了马来西亚的强大吸引力，以及加强国际旅游合作的必要性，尤其是在“2026-2027马来西亚旅游年”活动期间。

在吉隆坡举行的第二届国际旅游、艺术和文化展览会暨会议（INTACT）上，来自 35 个国家的 154 家参展商齐聚一堂，他强调了该活动在促进商业联系和开发有利于目的地和当地社区的旅游体验方面所发挥的作用。

吉隆坡，10 月 2 日讯——马来西亚旅游业继续保持积极势头，今年 1 月至 8 月共接待国际游客 2880 万人次，比去年同期增长 1.8%。

马来西亚旅游局副局长（推广）莫哈末·阿克巴尔·塞蒂亚表示，这一积极表现反映了马来西亚作为旅游目的地的持续吸引力，以及加强国际旅游伙伴关系的重要性。

“随着马来西亚在‘2026-2027马来西亚旅游年’活动下继续加强其产业，这一发展尤为重要，”他说。

他今天在吉隆坡会展中心举行的2026年国际旅游、艺术及文化展览会暨会议（INTACT）开幕式上，代表旅游、艺术及文化部长拿督斯里张庆星发表讲话时说了这番话。

莫哈末·阿克巴尔表示，旅游业是重要的经济驱动力，对马来西亚国内生产总值 (GDP) 的贡献超过 15%，其益处遍及整个旅游价值链，为从酒店和网约车服务到当地工匠和家庭餐馆等企业和生计提供支持。

莫哈末·阿克巴尔在谈到此次活动时表示，INTACT 获得了广泛的参与，凸显了该平台日益增长的影响力和能力。

“INTACT 仅举办第二届，就汇聚了来自 35 个国家的 154 家参展商，这体现了组织者和行业合作伙伴致力于将该活动打造成为旅游、艺术和文化领域的国际平台的决心，”他说。

他还补充说，该平台对于扩大联合推广和创造新的旅游体验至关重要，这有利于目的地和当地社区。

莫哈末·阿克巴尔也鼓励所有参展商和参与者充分利用此次活动，建立商业联系，并探索长期合作的机会。——马新社

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