Malaysia aims to attract 4.6 million Indonesian tourists this year, building on 2024’s 4.1 million arrivals with new flights and 320 promotional events
JAKARTA: Malaysia aims to attract 4.6 million Indonesian tourists this year as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said the projection is based on an upward trend in arrivals and robust promotional activities planned for 2026.
“In 2024, Malaysia received around 4.1 million tourists from Indonesia, and last year, up to November, some 3.8 million Indonesian tourists were recorded,” he said.
“So we expect to achieve our target of 4.6 million tourists this year.”
He made the remarks at a press conference after launching the VM2026 campaign in collaboration with Indonesia AirAsia on Sunday.
A total of 320 large-scale programmes have been planned to highlight Malaysia’s natural attractions, adventure activities, and dynamic urban landscapes.
The campaign carries the theme “Surreal Experiences”.
Indonesia AirAsia’s Head of Affairs and Policy Eddi Krismeidi Soemawilaga said there are currently 396 direct flights weekly from 16 Indonesian cities to Malaysia.
These flights offer a total seat capacity of 72,822.
He added that Indonesia AirAsia is also planning to open a new route to Malaysia, which is expected to be finalised by mid-year.
