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Malaysia's tourism ministry has committed to maintaining Temasya Orang Kedah as a flagship annual event following strong visitor numbers, with plans to grow the festival into a million-visitor attraction.
Melaka's river cruise operator is on track to welcome one million passengers this year, having already served 350,000 by June. The authority is ramping up marketing efforts and upgrading its fleet to meet growing demand.
Perak's domestic tourism expanded to 10.4 million overnight visitors in 2024, though international arrivals declined 1.5 percent. The state is banking on regional connectivity and the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to restore foreign visitor numbers.