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Melaka to host Visit Malaysia 2026 launch ceremony, says Anwar

Published on 5 Apr 2025 5:10:01 PM

The government has agreed to hold the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) launching ceremony in Melaka, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said Melaka's well-established tourism facilities and ability to showcase the nation's cultural diversity were some of the reasons it was picked.

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The government has agreed to hold the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) launching ceremony in Melaka, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said Melaka's well-established tourism facilities and ability to showcase the nation's cultural diversity were some of the reasons it was picked.

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