
Writing in The Edge Malaysia after the tabling of Budget 2026, ATTIA Managing Director Mark Chan set out why tourism deserves a central place in Malaysia’s growth plans as the country heads into Visit Malaysia 2026.
The article covers
- Tourism as a driver of growth, jobs and spending across the wider economy
- How digital platforms give small operators global reach and help governments understand demand
- The role of digitalisation grants and SME financing in helping operators adopt these tools
- Keeping accommodation rules and tourism tax arrangements clear, workable and proportionate
Read the full article in The Edge Malaysia →
Header image background: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.





