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Malaysia will host the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, with Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid citing substantial tourism and investment benefits despite Bahrain bearing hosting costs.
Melaka's river cruise operator has captured 350,000 passengers so far this year and remains confident of hitting the one million-passenger target by December, banking on aggressive domestic and international marketing.
Sabah's tourism ministry is intensifying collaboration with Johor to boost domestic and international visitor numbers, with heritage conservation and cultural promotion emerging as key pillars ahead of Visit Sabah Year 2027.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed authorities to accelerate the rollout of visa-free travel for Russian visitors, positioning the initiative as a cornerstone of Malaysia's broader effort to revitalise its beleaguered tourism industry.