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Opinion: Tourism’s High-Stakes Year Is at Hand

Tourism’s high-stakes year is at hand

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 →

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