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Malaysia targets Chinese tourists with social media appeal

Malaysia is actively seeking to attract more Chinese tourists, leveraging social media platforms like Weibo and Douyin to showcase its attractions. The country aims to capitalize on a shift in Chinese travel preferences, with destinations like Putrajaya and its Putra Mosque gaining popularity through viral content. This strategy focuses on independent travelers, highlighting unique experiences such as local cuisine and scenic landmarks beyond major cities. AI

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Malaysia targets Chinese tourists with social media appeal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia has never had so many Chinese tourists. It wants more

    Jane Lyu flew to Malaysia on Tuesday to visit a city that she had never heard of until recently. The 32-year-old engineer from Guangxi, southern China, first spotted it on Weibo. Now, standing outside the pink-domed Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, she explains through a translation ap…