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On May 20, the Crowne Plaza Dushanbe Hotel hosted Tourism Malaysia's first seminar and presentation in Dushanbe, dedicated to promoting Malaysia's tourism opportunities to Tajik citizens. Representatives of Tajik tourism companies, tour operators, tourism industry specialists, and journalists attended the event.
During the meeting, participants learned about tourist routes, modern tourism products, air travel options, and tools for promoting Malaysia among tourists from Tajikistan.
Tourism Malaysia Almaty Director Nor Shazli Azmi delivered a welcoming speech. He noted that Central Asia remains a promising region for tourism development, and Tajikistan is demonstrating a steady increase in interest in traveling to Malaysia.
"We are delighted to see growing interest in Malaysia among Tajikistan's tourism industry. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, 1,325 tourists from Tajikistan visited Malaysia, which is more than 115 percent higher than the same period last year," he emphasized.
Nor Shazli Azmi also noted that despite the lack of direct air service between Tajikistan and Malaysia, the country remains accessible to travelers thanks to convenient connecting flights via Tashkent, Almaty, and Ashgabat. The average flight time is approximately eight hours.
"Malaysia offers a wide range of experiences—from vibrant city breaks and shopping in Kuala Lumpur to beach tourism, nature, gastronomy, family vacations, and wellness destinations. It's a versatile tourist destination for a wide range of travelers," said the Director of Tourism Malaysia Almaty.
The event also featured a video message from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. In his address, the diplomat welcomed the guests and representatives of Tajikistan's tourism industry, emphasizing the importance of developing tourism ties between the countries.
The ambassador noted that Malaysia is not only a popular tourist destination, but also a country with a high level of safety, a developed healthcare system, modern infrastructure, and high-quality education.
"Malaysia isn't just about vacations. It's a comfortable country for living, studying, and raising a family," the diplomat noted.
According to the ambassador, the number of tourists from Tajikistan to Malaysia will increase by 11 percent in 2025.
During the presentation, guests were shown videos about Malaysia's tourism opportunities, its natural attractions, modern cities, resort areas, and cultural diversity.
Participants and guests of the event were also treated to a large-scale multimedia presentation on Malaysia's tourism opportunities, during which the organizers provided a detailed overview of the country's popular resort destinations, modern metropolises, natural attractions, and cultural diversity.
Particular attention was paid to the various states of Malaysia, each offering tourists unique opportunities—from beach holidays and ecotourism to culinary travel, shopping, and family vacations. Guests were told about the country's high standard of living, modern infrastructure, advanced healthcare system, safety, and international education, making Malaysia today not only a popular tourist destination but also an attractive place for long-term residence and study.
The organizers also provided a detailed explanation of the visa-free regime for Tajik citizens. It was noted that Tajik citizens can stay in Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days; however, travelers must complete a special online arrival form three days before departure. Furthermore, seminar participants were informed about air travel options through regional hubs and were presented with new tourist routes and offers for travelers from Tajikistan.
Organizers emphasized that this year Malaysia is actively promoting the international campaign Visit Malaysia 2026 under the brand "Malaysia Truly Asia," positioning the country as one of the leading tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.
The vibrant atmosphere of the event, along with vibrant videos and presentations, allowed guests to immerse themselves in Malaysia—a country of tropical nature, modern technology, multicultural culture, and high-quality service. The seminar served not only as a showcase for the tourism destination but also as an important platform for developing new partnerships between Tajikistan's tourism companies and Tourism Malaysia.
The presentation once again demonstrated that Malaysia today is much more than a resort. It is a country where modern technology, high-quality service, rich culture, safety, and natural beauty harmoniously combine. This is why Tajiks' interest in Malaysia continues to grow steadily every year.
