Islamic Tourism Sector Expected to Boost Malaysia’s Tourism Industry after COVID-19

The Government of Malaysia is optimistic that Islamic tourism has the potential to produce higher returns for the country's tourism industry and to create Malaysia as the key Islamic tourism destination once COVID-19 is eradicated. Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (the Minister), stated that she was confident that Malaysia's Islamic tourism sector can bounce back higher following COVID-19.

Realizing its potential, the Minister said that the Islamic Tourism Center (ITC) will continue to introduce numerous programs to identify possibilities within the Islamic tourism industry. According to Nancy, the ITC is planning several users and initiatives to be introduced after the pandemic...