Tourism in Malaysia

This led tourism to become Malaysia's second largest source of foreign exchange income.

[7] This campaign was launched in conjunction with Malaysia's 50th year of independence and was heavily promoted and advertised.

Kuala Lumpur is well connected with neighboring urban metro regions such as Greater Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley via the rapidly expanding Klang Valley Integrated Transit System.

It was primary tourist attraction in the state, especially Genting Highlands, a hill resort where casinos and theme parks are situated and where gambling is permitted.

Both two cities and states is the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 7 July 2008.

There are also the Melaka Wonderland, a 9.2-hectares wide water theme park and resort in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, which features 16 attractions.

This tourist island can be reached via Langkawi International Airport or ferry from Kuala Kedah.

Beside the main cities, there other town and places in Malaysia offer some special tourist attraction.

[74] Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, a government agency with the aim of promoting medical tourism, was launched in 2009 as an initiative by the Ministry of Health.