Tourism Industry Eyes Budget 2026 Boost

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

07-Oct-25 08:30

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All eyes are on tourism as Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026. Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), outlines the key support measures the industry hopes to see in Budget 2026 to attract more high-value and repeat visitors.

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