INTERACTIVE: Asean tourists pick Malaysia first


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 12 Jul 2025

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has emerged as the favourite South-East Asian destination among Asean travellers.

According to data from ASEANstats, Malaysia recorded 14.6 million tourist arrivals from Asean countries in 2023, followed by Thailand with 9.8 million and Singapore with 5.2 million.

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