#Belanjawan2026: Govt Allocates Over RM700 Million To Boost Tourism Sector
A significant portion of the funds will be channelled for the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an allocation of over RM700 million to boost tourism in Malaysia during the tabling of Belanjawan 2026 today, 10 October
He said a significant portion of the funds, RM500 million, will be channelled towards ensuring the success of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
The breakdown of the remaining allocation is as follows:
- RM60 million for a promotional fund for tourism events and cultural activities.
- RM50 million to support arts and heritage entrepreneurs, including craft, batik, and weaving artisans.
- RM50 million in matching grants to attract more international and charter flights. This follows the success of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) in attracting 10 new international airlines, such as British Airways and Hong Kong Express.
- RM25 million to upgrade tourism facilities and conserve UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak; the Lenggong Valley, Perak; and the newly-gazetted FRIM Forest Park, Selangor.
- RM20 million to boost the health tourism programme through the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).
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