Stats Dept: Domestic tourism spending climbs 15.8pc to RM34b in Q1 2026 amid festive travel boost (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's domestic tourism spending rose 15.8% to RM34 billion in Q1 2026, driven by increased visitor numbers and festive travel activity.

• Domestic tourism spending in Malaysia grew 15.8% year-on-year to RM34 billion in Q1 2026
• Domestic visitors reached 74.7 million, up 7.2% year-on-year in Q1 2026
• Festive periods like Chinese New Year and Aidilfitri boosted domestic travel demand