State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said that Penang’s tourism sector is projected to maintain strong growth this year, with over eight million tourists expected to arrive via Penang International Airport. — NUR IZZATI MOHAMADBATU KAWAN: Penang's tourism sector is projected to maintain strong growth this year, with over eight million tourists expected to arrive via Penang International Airport. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai attributed the growth to several new international flight routes, particularly direct services from Asian and Southeast Asian countries. "Last year, Penang International Airport recorded approximately eight million passenger movements, though official figures are still pending finalisation. Separately, Wong said the Home Ministry's new National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) at Penang International Airport will streamline entry and exit for tourists.

Source: New Strait Times January 10, 2026 07:03 UTC