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Malaysia's inaugural National Mosque Open Day will take place at Tuminah Hamidi Mosque in Bagan Datuk from August 13-15, featuring cultural performances, sports, family activities and educational programmes open to visitors of all backgrounds.
The hosting of MATTA Connect 2026 in Ipoh underscores Malaysia's strategy to develop tourism destinations beyond Kuala Lumpur, enabling international operators to experience Perak's offerings firsthand and create new travel packages.
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor believes the 11th International Tawau Cultural Festival is transforming the border town into a thriving cultural tourism destination, attracting international visitors and generating economic opportunities.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Gulf Air Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, generating substantial tourism revenue and international exposure despite Bahrain bearing race costs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim opened Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, a major cultural showcase attracting over 700 international tourists. The three-day event features 3,500 dancers, traditional performances and cultural displays supporting Malaysia's tourism drive.
Terengganu's government has defended its new Visit Truly Terengganu 2027 tourism logo, asserting it complies fully with Islamic guidelines. The redesigned turtle emblem features stylised imagery to meet Shariah standards.