BY: AZREN AMAT

Since this is Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and there is to be expected an influx of foreign tourists and visitors, it should also be an opportune time to transform the nation of Malaysia into a bold, vibrant and dynamic society.

Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is chock-a-block with activities and the itinerary on nearly all the programmes is sufficient to suggest that not only foreign visitors and tourists, but Malaysians as well, are in for an exciting, entertaining time.

Malaysia is the most attractive destination for foreigners in the Asean or Southeast Asian region because of the wide range of natural wonders, sights and sounds and a plethora of outdoor activities for people of all ages.

This is why, even if it is not Visit Malaysia Year, Malaysia is such a natural attraction for visitors and tourists all over the world who make a beeline to this country which is deemed by many as a ‘must visit’ destination.

The cue must not be missed by Malaysia’s tourism industry and they must walk the extra mile to ensure that they reap huge returns on the investment they are putting in to invite people from all over the world to come to the country.

This is the right time to make this country a hip hop happening place by highlighting virgin beaches, cool hill stations, mouthwatering gastronomic delights and a host of other offerings unavailable in the region and possibly in the world.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE

** The views expressed on this opinion is of the writer and not the publisher