Summary
- RM935 million allocated for tourism and culture.
- New international flight routes to be encouraged.
- Tourism grants expanded to include cruises, ferries and tour buses.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 12 — The government has allocated RM935 million for tourism and cultural development under Budget 2027 as Malaysia extends its Visit Malaysia campaign into next year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the allocation will support tourism promotions, cultural events and improvements to tourism facilities across the country.
The government will also provide matching grants to encourage new direct international flight routes from China, India, Central Asia and Europe.
The scope of these grants will be expanded to include cruise ships, ferries and tour buses bringing international visitors into Malaysia.
These initiatives could create opportunities for Penang’s tourism industry, particularly in attracting international visitors and supporting tourism-related businesses.
However, the Budget 2027 speech does not identify a specific allocation for Penang or confirm any new international flight routes to the state.
