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Over 2,600 Uzbeks Visited Malaysia in January 2026

Over 2,600 Uzbeks Visited Malaysia in January 2026
Over 2,600 Uzbeks Visited Malaysia in January 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — In January 2026, 2,686 citizens of Uzbekistan traveled to Malaysia for tourism purposes, the press service of the National Statistics Committee reported.

According to the agency, this figure represents an increase of 800 people, or 42.4 percent, compared to the same period last year, indicating a significant rise in interest among Uzbeks in visiting Malaysia.

The majority of trips were for tourism, accounting for 2,563 people.

Additionally, 104 citizens traveled to Malaysia to visit relatives, 14 for educational purposes, and 5 for official business.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.