International visitor arrivals to Malaysia rose 2.4% to 32.3 million in the first nine months of 2026 despite geopolitical challenges affecting global travel.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 32.3 million international visitor arrivals between January and September 2026, a 2.4% increase from the 31.5 million recorded during the corresponding period last year.
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the growth reflected the ministry’s continued efforts, alongside its agencies, to attract international visitors despite geopolitical challenges affecting global travel.
“Through the continuous efforts of the ministry and its agencies, a total of 32.3 million international visitors came to Malaysia between January and September 2026.
