Is 2025 A Good Year To Travel In and Out Of Malaysia?

Nigel Wong, President, The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA)

05-Jun-25 12:00

Is 2025 A Good Year To Travel In and Out Of Malaysia?

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IATA's latest financial outlook suggests an improved profitability for the airline industry over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. But what does this mean for Malaysians who are travelling abroad or for travelers entering the country?

We explore that and dive deeper into the state of the travel industry amidst these industry shifts with Nigel Wong, President, The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA).

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Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: markets, economy, travel

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