Global Recognition Timeline

We are proud of our many achievements. Tourism Malaysia and its many iterations over the years have received numerous awards and recognitions. Our proudest moments are highlighted here.

2020
Kuala Lumpur/Chow Kit – No.20 – for list of 52 Places to go in 2020
by NYT (10 Jan/Malay Mail)
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html
Malaysia – No. 2 as one of the friendliest cities in the world Top 50
by Big Seven Travel channel

Source: https://bigseventravel.com/2019/08/the-50-friendli...

Malaysia – No. 14 as one of the most photogenic countries in the world Top 50
by Big Seven Travel channel

Source: https://bigseventravel.com/2020/01/most-instagrammable-places-world-2020/

Malaysia - No.7 World’s 10 Best Places to Retire 2020
by International Living.com
Source: https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire/
Sabah – No.28 – for list of 52 Places to go in 2020
by NYT
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html
Tourism Malaysia – Won the Tourism board category as Voted
by The Judging Board at the 2020 Asia Destination Film Awards

Source https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/02/film-fans-meet-for-a-forum/

Putrajaya, Penang & Kota Kinabalu – won Asean Clean Tourist City Standard Award (ACTCSA) during ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), Brunei 2020
https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2020/01/24/council-wins-asean-clean-tourist-city-standard-award-again
Silver Winner Non-Broadcast under the Travel/Tourism category 2020.
by The Telly Awards

The video is available online on Tourism Malaysia’s website and official accounts on social media and can be accessed through the following link: Discover Breathtaking Malaysia.

No. 7 – World’s 10 Best Places to Retire 2020
by International Living.com from Annual Global Retirement Index 2019