In the first six months of 2026, Malaysia welcomed 4,469 tourists from Turkmenistan, contributing significantly to the overall growing tourist flow from Central Asia. Overall, the region demonstrated strong growth: 53,347 travelers from Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan visited the country, a 23.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
According to Tourism Malaysia, Turkmen travelers are increasingly choosing Malaysia due to its strong cultural affinity and developed halal infrastructure, from accessible prayer sites to a wide selection of traditional cuisine.
Tourism Malaysia Almaty Director Nor Shazli Azmi noted the region’s high potential and emphasized the destination’s appeal for combining beach holidays, shopping, a rich excursion program, and entertainment. An additional incentive for travel is the expansion of the air travel network as part of the large-scale international campaign Visit Malaysia 2026-2027.




