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Over 3,800 Uzbek Citizens Visit Malaysia in Early 2026

Over 3,800 Uzbek Citizens Visit Malaysia in Early 2026
Over 3,800 Uzbek Citizens Visit Malaysia in Early 2026 / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — In January–February 2026, a total of 3,834 citizens of Uzbekistan visited Malaysia for various purposes, including tourism, visiting relatives, education, and official trips, according to the National Statistics Committee.

This figure represents an increase of 824 people compared to the same period last year, indicating growing interest in the destination.

The majority of trips were made for tourism purposes, accounting for 3,617 travelers. In addition, 181 citizens traveled to Malaysia to visit relatives, 30 for education, and 6 on official business trips.

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.