Tourism Malaysia, through its Singapore office marked its presence at the Malaysia Carnival 2026, Singapore’s first major travel fair of the year. The event provided a strategic platform for Tourism Malaysia to offer Singaporeans a first glimpse of the “Surreal Experiences” awaiting them across the causeway.
The three-day fair was held at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 30th January to 1st February 2026. With 168 booths on display, the Malaysia Carnival 2026 showcases Malaysian cuisine, products, a range of hotels, attractions and travel packages.
Visitors explored exclusive fair-only discounts from a vibrant array of Malaysian offerings, as well as package deals from Singapore travel agents, perfectly timed for planning the
upcoming holiday season.
Concurrently, Tourism Malaysia officially unveiled the highly anticipated Calendar of
Events as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. The launch was officiated by Dato’ Indera Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore, at the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion during the Malaysia Carnival 2026. The calendar features over 300 curated activities, ranging from world-class festivals to niche eco-tourism adventures, highlighting the diverse offerings Malaysia has in store for 2026.
Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, stated, “Singapore has always been our closest neighbour and most significant partner in tourism. By launching our 2026 Calendar of Events here, we are inviting our Singaporean friends to be among the first to plan their journeys and rediscover a Malaysia that is sustainable, vibrant and beyond imagination.”
The Tourism Malaysia Pavilion at F1 featured six Singaporean travel agents. The co
exhibitors were 96 Travel Pte. Ltd., EU Holidays Pte. Ltd., Singatour Pte. Ltd., Transtar
Travel Pte. Ltd., WTS Travel & Tours Pte. Ltd. and Meidi Travel Solutions Pte Ltd. Purchases from these co-exhibitors also entitled buyers to one redemption of an exclusive gift from Tourism Malaysia.
Malaysia is poised for continued growth. In 2025, Malaysia welcomed 21.1 million Singaporean visitors, representing an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. This growth underscores Singapore’s continued importance as a key source market, particularly in the spirit of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
As Malaysia forges ahead with Visit Malaysia 2026, its participation at the Malaysia Carnival 2026 serves as a vital bridge in strengthening tourism ties with Singapore. By combining cultural heritage with modern, sustainable travel experience, Malaysia remains committed to offering Singaporeans a destination that is both familiar and filled with new, beyond-imagination discoveries.
