In 2019, the majority of inbound visitors, 67.5 percent, stated that they came to Malaysia for holidays. The second most common reason for visiting Malaysia was to visit friends and family, as stated by 9.8 percent of visitors.
Main purpose of visiting Malaysia for inbound visitors in 2019
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Tourism Malaysia. (November 24, 2020). Main purpose of visiting Malaysia for inbound visitors in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1006148/reasons-for-visiting-malaysia/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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