Malaysia welcomed 17.5 million international visitors between January and May 2026, according to Tourism Malaysia. This is 34% more than the same time last year. The new figures show that more people are choosing Malaysia for holidays and business trips.
Tourism Malaysia said many people are still visiting the country, even with economic problems in many parts of the world. Malaysia remains one of the most popular places to visit in Southeast Asia.
Most visitors came from ASEAN countries. Many people also visited Malaysia from China, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Central Asia. These countries helped Malaysia welcome more international visitors during the first five months of the year.
🌏 Malaysia Tourism at a Glance
Visitors
17.5 Million
Visitors
Growth
Up 34%
From Last Year
Campaign
Visit
Malaysia 2026
Partner
Tourism Malaysia
& Tripadvisor
Tourism Malaysia also announced a new partnership with Tripadvisor. Together, they will promote Malaysia online through the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. The goal is to help more people discover Malaysia and plan their next trip.
Tourism Malaysia will also continue working with airlines, travel companies, and other tourism partners. They want to bring more visitors to the country and help tourism grow.
More visitors are good for airports, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and local businesses. Airports like Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) are also getting ready to welcome more passengers as more people travel to Malaysia.
💡 Why It Matters
More visitors mean more flights, more hotel bookings, and more business for local companies. It is also good news for airports and the tourism industry across Malaysia.
