Malaysia aims to welcome 5 million Chinese tourists

Malaysia's tourism sector is confident of achieving its target of attracting over 5 million tourists from China in 2024, supported by the increased frequency of flights to the country, compared to 1.47 million visitors in 2023.

Monday, April 01, 2024 17:20

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KualaLumpur (VNA) – Malaysia's tourism sector is confident of achieving its targetof attracting over 5 million tourists from China in 2024, supported by theincreased frequency of flights to the country, compared to 1.47 millionvisitors in 2023.

TourismMalaysia Director-General P Manoharan said the target is based on the currentfrequency of flights, which stands at more than 247 flights per week with nearly 4.9 million seats from China to Kuala Lumpur.

Sichuan Airlinesfrom Chengdu and China Southern Airlines from Shenzhen landed at Kuala LumpurInternational Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 22:00 and 12:30 respectively.

Manoharanalso mentioned that besides Kuala Lumpur, airlines from China have showninterest in operating direct flights to major cities in Malaysia such asPenang, Johor Bahru, and Kuching.

Herevealed that Sichuan Airlines has also planned to operate flights from Chinato Kuching. The country welcomes airlines from China to run direct flightsto Kuala Lumpur, in addition to charter flights.

Thisaligns with the ministry’s goal of increasing direct flights, especially inconjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, he added./.

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