What has been the direct economic impact of the SIC since its inception? What were Sepang’s contributions to tourism receipts in 2013?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmad Razlan, CEO, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Articles & Analysis | Adding to the mix: Initiatives are under way to attract premium travellers and boost the number of visitors from new markets from The Report: Malaysia 2014
The Malaysian tourism industry is currently striving to expand its traditional arrivals base – diversifying away from its dependence on visitors from Singapore and from lower-income regional neighbours like Indonesia – while also expanding the range of activities and holidays available to visitors. The government has therefore put into action...
Articles & Analysis | A top destination: A growing sector puts emphasis on niche segments and broadening source markets from The Report: Malaysia 2014
The beaches, cities, cultural treasures and nature spots found in Malaysia are increasingly on international travellers’ must-see lists. Both the Malaysian government and private sector are keen to encourage this trend and have taken many concrete steps in recent years to ensure that more and more visitors – be they for business, leisure or...
Articles & Analysis | Full steam ahead: Raising standards in the cruise industry and promoting the country as a port of call from The Report: Malaysia 2014
A key group of travellers currently being courted by the Malaysian government’s tourism officials and businesses are those whose ideal holiday is an ocean cruise. Indeed, cruise tourism is an important Entry Point Project (EPP) identified in the national development plan, under the National Key Economic Area of tourism (see overview). This...
In 2013 tourism was the sixth-largest contributor to Malaysia’s economy, making up $16.1bn of gross national income, from seventh place in 2012. The government and the private sector have taken many concrete steps in recent years to ensure the arrival of more and more visitors, be it for business or leisure. In the year marked by two Malaysian Airlines tragedies, the industry is making a...
Malaysia’s natural resources and its well-educated population are some of the many credentials that keep the country in good stead, with priorities centred on preparing for the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 and steering the policy framework toward more inclusive political representation. The economy is built around global trade, and the government is working to encourage greater private investment.