Malaysia expects to receive 5-6 lakh Indian tourists in 2023: Officials

Hyderabad: Malaysia is aiming to receive five to six lakh tourists from India in 2023 and targeting over 1.5 crore foreign tourist arrivals this year, a senior official of the Southeast Asian country's tourism body said here on Friday.

Speaking at a roadshow in Hyderabad, he said India has been one of the top source markets for Malaysia and has contributed around 7.35 lakh tourist arrivals in 2019. "We expect five to six lakh Indian tourists coming to Malaysia in 2023. I believe in 2024 we can achieve the 2019 level (tourist arrivals)," Mohammad Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Senior Deputy Director of International Promotion (Asia & Africa), Tourism Malaysia said.

Tourism Malaysia organised its roadshow in Hyderabad, alongside with the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA).

Dato' Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia said, "Tourism Malaysia is ramping up its marketing efforts globally, including raising Malaysia's profile in the Indian market. We do hope this market will continue to play the important role in getting this number," he added.