Overview

• Malaysia welcomed 10.1 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up 22% from a year earlier, according to Malaysia Tourism data.
• Singapore accounted for nearly half of arrivals with 4.9 million visitors, followed by China with 1.12 million and Indonesia with 1.08 million.
• A 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian nationals introduced in December 2023 was extended through 2026 to sustain growth.
• Thailand’s first-quarter visitor count declined to 9.55 million, weighed down by high-profile safety incidents including a kidnapping and a wildlife attack.
• Neighboring Vietnam drew six million tourists and Singapore attracted 4.3 million, reflecting shifting regional tourism dynamics.