00:00 [President of Malaysia] "Melawat Malaysia was re-established in 2026 with a target of 26.1 million foreign visitors and a domestic expenditure of RM97.6 billion.
00:15 RM350 million was allocated to promote and organise tourism activities so that Malaysia can once again become a destination for foreign tourists. This includes campaigns to visit Malaysia, industrial cooperation, activities to promote tourism activities,
00:33 aid to more than 200 cultural organisations that promote arts and culture, grant for charter flights and funds to the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) to develop the tourism industry in Malaysia.
00:53 The construction and heritage sites of the tourist destination will continue to be maintained to ensure beauty and cleanliness. RM20 million was allocated for the purpose of maintaining the location, including Tasik Timah, Tasuh in Perlis, Kenung Rimba Park in Pahang, and Teluk Kemang Beach in Negeri Sembilan.
01:14 RM80 million was allocated for the purpose of preserving and preserving the buildings and heritage sites that are recognized and potentially recognized by UNESCO, including Guaniah in Sarawak, Lembah Bujang in Kedah, and Royal Bloom in Perak.
01:31 RM20 million was allocated for the purpose of preserving the value of Kuala Lumpur as a city of creativity and culture.
01:39 The tourism sector has contributed a lot. Therefore, the Government is committed to introducing new initiatives under the plan to liberalise Malaysia's visa.
01:49 First, to facilitate the approval of the salary pass for strategic investors in the main sector.
01:57 Second, to introduce the social pass, which is long-term for international students who have completed their studies to meet the needs of the industry.
02:06 Third, to improve the ease of visa on arrival after the social pass and the offer of multiple entry visas to tourists, especially from the Middle East, the Arab world, India and China.
02:20 The conditions are there, and they are being lifted. For Malaysia, my second home, to improve tourism and investment. This will increase investment activities in the financial markets and the Malaysian real estate industry.
02:38 For more information, visit www.fema.gov.uk
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