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ABOUT MALAYSIA & ITS
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture.
11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and
Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which is separated by
the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes
the 2 states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo)
and a third federal territory, the island of Labuan.
From 2016 – 2018, Malaysia have decline
Malaysia - a bubbling, bustling
melting-pot of races and religions number of tourist but it shown
increased on the recipients (RM)
where Malays, Indians, Chinese
and many other ethnic groups live
together in peace and harmony.
Its multiculturalism has made
Malaysia a gastronomical
paradise and home to hundreds
of colorful festivals. As a people,
Malaysians are very relaxed, warm
and friendly.
T a b l e 1 : M A L A Y S I A T o u r i s t A r r i v a l s
a n d R e c e i p t s i n 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 2 2
Relatively, Malaysia has the quality
tourist who come and spend more.
This is a good sign & giving Malaysia
to explore more on the ‘product’
that will drive economic growth in
Tourism sector.
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