Tourism in Malaysia
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Malaysia Truly Asia
“Malaysia, Truly Asia” captures and defines the essence of the country’s unique diversity. It sums up the distinctiveness and allure of Malaysia that make it an exceptional tourist destination.
There is only one place where all the colours, flavours, sounds and sights of Asia come together – Malaysia. No other country has Asia’s three major races, Malay, Chinese, Indian, plus various other ethnic groups in large numbers. Nowhere is there such exciting diversity of cultures, festivals, traditions and customs, offering myriad experiences. No other county is “Truly Asia” as Malaysia.
Bordering three other countries, Malaysia is a multiethnic and multicultural place. The demography consists of several ethnicities. Half of the population is made up of Malays, while the other half consists of descendants of Chinese, Indian, Aboriginal background, as well as other indigenous people. Culturally, influences include English, Persian, Arabic as well as the surrounding countries. This place is full of variety and this diversity extends to its cities, languages and landscapes as well.
Malaysia is also noted as a ‘Food Paradise’ where you can taste a diversity of delectable food at reasonable prices. Be it Malay, Chinese, or Indian cuisine, Malaysia is home to a distinctive palette and a tapestry of flavours. In view of the historic influence of Islam and European culture from its colonized period, Malaysia stands out as the center of diversity that is unique in Asia.
By CC BY 2.5, Link Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
By CC BY-SA 2.0, Link. Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur
By to Commons., Public Domain, Link Teluk Cempedak Beach, Kuantan
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By CC BY-SA 3.0, Link Bird’s-eye view of Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo
Malaysia was once ranked 9th in the world for tourist arrivals. The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 ranks Malaysia 25th out of 141 countries overall.
In an effort to diversify the economy and make Malaysia’s economy less dependent on exports, the government pushed to increase tourism in Malaysia. As a result, tourism has become Malaysia’s third largest source of foreign exchange income, and accounted for 7% of Malaysia’s economy as of 2005.
The government agency in charge of promoting tourism in Malaysia is Tourism Malaysia or the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB). On 20 May 1987, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism (MOCAT) was established and TDC moved to this new ministry. TDC existed from 1972 to 1992, when it became the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), through the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act, 1992.
Malaysia Truly Asia Tourism Promo
In 1999, Malaysia launched a worldwide marketing campaign called “Malaysia, Truly Asia” which was largely successful and brought in over 7.4 million tourists. The extra revenue generated by tourism helped the country’s economy during the economic crisis of 2008.
Malaysia Truly Asia
Visit Malaysia 2014 theme song by Yuna
Tourism Malaysia: Year Of Festivals 2015
Discover Malaysia – Truly Asia 2010
VISIT MALAYSIA 2020 OFFICIAL SONG
Types of tourism
Medical tourism
Main article: Medical tourism in Malaysia
Medical tourism is popular in Malaysia, with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council reporting an arrival of 641,000 foreign patients in 2011, 728,800 in 2012, 881,000 in 2013 and 882,000 in 2014. Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, a government agency with the aim of promoting medical tourism, was launched in 2009 as an initiative by the Ministry of Health.
Tourist arrivals
Tourist arrivals
In 2016, Malaysia recorded 26,757,392 tourist arrivals, a growth of 4.0% compared to 25,721,251 in 2015.
Destinations and attractions
Further information: List of tourist attractions in Malaysia
- George Town – the capital city of Penang, one of the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 7 July 2008.
- Johor Bahru – capital of Johor, and gateway to Singapore
- Kota Kinabalu – capital of Sabah, nearest city to Mount Kinabalu
- Kota Bharu – capital of Kelantan, and gateway to Thailand
- Kuala Terengganu – capital of Terengganu, famous for the turtles and beaches
- Malacca City – a historical city in Malaysia. This is the other cultural World Heritage Site in Malaysia since 7 July 2008.
- Seremban – the capital of Negeri Sembilan,
and the nearest cities to Port Dickson
Tanjung Tuan (Cape Rachado) Hike & Aerial, Port Dickson
- Putrajaya – the administrative centre of Malaysia
- Petaling Jaya – a satellite city located in the state of Selangor, and is in the proximity of Kuala Lumpur. It has the most commercial complexes in Malaysia.
- Kuala Lumpur
Beside the main cities, there other town and places in Malaysia offer some special tourist attraction. Such as in Taiping for their landscape and local attraction.
Teluk Intan for their Leaning tower.
Tracing the Bagan Datuk Bridge – Sejagop | May 16, 2023
and Bukit Tinggi in Pahang for a cool climate.
Muar in Johor is famous for its food.
Miri is the official tourism-city and resort city of Sarawak
and Sibu in Sarawak is famous for its landscape and parks.
Something for Everyone in Malaysia Truly Asia
Islands and beaches
By CC BY-SA 3.0, Link Sapi Island from one of Kota Kinabalu numerous beaches. Sapi Island is included in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.
Malaysia has several tropical islands. Some of the islands in Malaysia are:
5 Most Beautiful Islands in Malaysia
Top 10 Best Malaysian Islands | Most Beautiful Islands in Malaysia
National parks and nature reserves
- Bako National Park, Sarawak – famed for its wildlife, especially Bornean bearded pigs and proboscis monkeys
- Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak.
- Gunung Buda National Park, Sarawak.
- Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
- Gunung Gading National Park, Sarawak
- Lambir Hills National Park, Sarawak
- Niah Caves National Park, Sarawak
- Loagan Bunut National Park, Sarawak
- Kinabalu National Park, Sabah – home of 4100 metre peak Mount Kinabalu
- Taman Negara National Park – the world’s oldest rainforest, spanning Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu
- Taman Eko Rimba, Kuala Lumpur – the nature reserve in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. The nature reserve is located near Kuala Lumpur Tower.
Other places of interest
- Bario, Sarawak
- Bukit Bintang, KL
- Cameron Highlands, Pahang
- Central Market, KL
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malacca
- Chin Swee Caves Temple, Pahang
- Fort Cornwallis, Penang
- Fraser’s Hill, Pahang
- Genting Highlands, Pahang
- Gurney Drive, Penang
- Kampung Baru, KL
- Kek Lok Si , Penang
- Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang
- Masjid Negara, KL
- Merdeka Square, KL
- Mines Wellness City, Selangor
- Muzium Negara, KL
- Penang Hill, Penang
- Poh San Teng Temple, Jonker’s Street, Malacca River, and top best places to visit in Malacca
- Snake Temple, Penang
- Stadium Merdeka, KL
- Kuala Lumpur KTM Station | Tour at Administrative Building & Old Railway Station
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Selangor
- Sunway Lagoon, Selangor
- Thean Hou Temple, KL
- Wat Chetawan, Selangor
- Zoo Negara, KL
The joy and struggles of a Malaysian indigenous tribe. #malaysia
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