Summary
- Tourism Malaysia showcased Malaysian cuisine and culture at a two-day event in Paris.
- Nasi lemak, rendang ayam and teh tarik were among the featured favourites.
- French visitor arrivals to Malaysia rose 7.9% in the first half of 2026.
PARIS, October 5 — Tourism Malaysia showcased the country’s food and cultural heritage in Paris as part of its Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
Held with Malaysia Airlines at Pullman Paris Montparnasse, the two-day programme featured Malaysian cuisine and traditional dance performances.
Visitors sampled favourites including nasi lemak, rendang ayam and teh tarik, highlighting the Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous influences shaping Malaysian food culture.
France remains a growing tourism market for Malaysia, with 116,232 French visitors recorded from January to June 2026, up 7.9% from the same period last year.
