Malaysia
Verified against Tourism Malaysia, Michelin Guidepublished 2026-10-17
Market
2025
visitor arrivals
27 m
+6% YoY
2025
tourism revenue
RM 98 bn
+8% YoY
2025
hotels on file
20
150 five-star nationwide
Portal selection · 2026 · not a national total
2025
keys
700,000
KL total
On file
tables on file
22
4 ★ · 18 Bib
Portal selection · 2026 · not a national total
attractions on file
15
Petronas 2m · Batu Caves 1m
Portal selection · 2026 · not a national total
festivals on file
15
Thaipusam · Hari Raya · Gawai
Portal selection · 2026 · not a national total
source markets
15
Singapore 30% · Indonesia 14%
Portal selection · 2026 · not a national total
Petronas Towers 452mBatu Caves 272 stepsKLIA Ekspres 28 minLangkawi Duty-freePenang Street foodMichelin 2025
At a glance
Currency
MYR (Ringgit)
Time zone
MST (UTC+8)
Visa
Visa-free 30 days for most passports
Emergency
999 (police), 994 (ambulance)
Drive
Left
Plug
G
Three ways in
KLIA Airport (KUL)
Penang Airport (PEN)
Johor–Singapore Causeway
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