Malaysia targets 14 million tourist arrivals from its neighbourSingapore this year with the new campaign “Malaysia Year of Festivals2015” (MyFest 2015), according to Malaysia’s Tourism Promotion Board.

At a press conference on February 3, Chairperson of the Board Ng YenYen noted that Singaporeans account for the majority of internationaltourists to Malaysia. Two years ago, Malaysia received 13.5 milliontravellers from the neighbouring country.

This is agood time for the Malaysian tourism industry, especially with the strongSingaporean dollar, the official stressed.

More than200 events, including cultural festivals, arts and music concerts, foodpromotion activities and shopping and sports events will take placethroughout the year as parts of the MyFest 2015 with the theme “EndlessCelebrations”.

Highlights are KL Light Festival inJanuary, Mah-Meri Festival and Formula One Festival both in March,Penang World Music Festival in April, Magic of the Night in May,Rainforest World Music Festival in August, Malaysian Motorcycle GrandPrix in October and Year-End Sales in November and December.

Last year, Malaysia enjoyed an increase in tourist arrivals despite several tragic commercial flight incidents.

2015 will be a better year, the tourism official confidently said.-VNA