Tourism Minister, Dr Ng Yen Yen recently announced that Malaysia is the best holiday destination for Muslims all over the world.
“We are proud to say Malaysia is a world leader in catering to the needs of Muslim tourists. We are successful in this niche travel market, thanks to our facilities and the diverse holiday packages tailored to Muslim needs”.
At a press conference, Ng quoted a recent report by Singapore-based Muslim travel consultancy group Crescentrating that rated Malaysia as the world’s top Muslim-friendly holiday destination, ahead of Egypt, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
The study ranked countries on how well they cater to the grown number of Muslim holiday makers that seek halal food and services. The criteria included the level of safety in a country, the ease of access to halal food and prayer facilities, and whether hotels cater to the needs of Muslim guests.
In a survey, Malaysia was graded 8.3 (on a scale of one to 10) among 50 nations surveyed. The surrey also reported that Malaysia is one of the few countries where a traveller can find a prayer place in almost every location, be it a shopping mall or the airport.
Ng Yen Yen noted that about 21.7 percent of tourist arrivals in Malaysia, or 5.44 million, had originated from Muslim countries.
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