00:00The first tourists arriving in Malaysia in 2026 were warmly welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, KLIA, Terminal 1
00:10with cultural festivities and complimentary goodie bags as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 VM2026 campaign on Thursday.
00:19Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sri Tiong King Singh personally greeted visitors,
00:24handing out VM2026-themed goodie bags containing souvenirs such as keychains, local snacks, and sponsored vouchers from various Malaysian brands and services.
00:36He said the initiative reflects the ministry's commitment to ensuring the success of VM2026
00:42and called on Malaysians to showcase their renowned hospitality and friendly spirit in welcoming international visitors.
00:54The minister added that the government has rolled out various initiatives to make VM2026 a success
01:14and urged the public to play their part, including maintaining cleanliness in public spaces.
01:18Semalam saya melawat, saya ada tempat aduan, saya dah minta agensi-agensi terlibat.
01:24Diorang kata bila pelancong tanya, diorang tidak begitu mesra, not friendly and then diorang marah-marah.
01:34Jadi saya minta lah semua rakyat, mari dah kita bersama-sama membuktikan negara kita,
01:40kita, we are a very friendly country, and then kita budaya mesti lah,
01:47or menunjukkan kita selamat datang pelancong-pelancong daripada seluruh dunia ini.
01:53He said promotional efforts for VM2026 are progressing well
01:57and have received encouraging feedback from both locals and international tourists.
02:01The welcoming ceremony at KLIA Terminal 1 also introduced visitors to Malaysian heritage
02:08through vibrant cultural performances, along with a taste of the country's famed fruit,
02:13durian, served as complimentary Musang King ice cream.
02:16Adding to the festive atmosphere, VM2026 mascots, Weera and Manja, the Malayan sunbears,
02:24made a special appearance, delighting tourists who eagerly pose for photographs.
02:28Similar welcoming events were held simultaneously at 55 key entry points
02:32across all 13 states on Jan. 1, marking the nationwide launch
02:37of the highly anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
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