KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Malaysia Airports’ domestic network saw 9.4 million passenger movements in January 2026, the opening month of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026), said...
Year of the Horse, but boars make their mark in CNY visit to Malaysian home, drawing awe and caution Visit Malaysia Year 2026 kicks off to a strong start as Malaysia Airports recorded 9.4 million travellers criss-crossing the country in January alone.
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