He said the move is part of the ministry’s restrategising efforts in light of recent developments in the Middle East. “We will discuss this further internally, especially with Tourism Malaysia. “We want to attract more international tourists and for the world to know that Malaysia is a multiracial and multireligious country. Mohd Khalid added that these measures are complemented by international partnerships, enabling Malaysia to anticipate and respond effectively to emergent threats. “The government, tourism industry and communities each play a vital role in safeguarding Malaysia’s peace and prosperity.

Source: The Star March 13, 2026 11:56 UTC