Malaysian travellers to Uzbekistan double in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of travellers from Malaysia to Uzbekistan nearly doubled to 10,500 in the first eight months of 2026, from 5,300 in the same period last year, indicating growing interest in the Central Asian country as a tourist destination.
In the first half of 2026, over 16,000 Uzbek citizens visited Malaysia, marking a 62 per cent increase from the same period in 2025, according to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kuala Lumpur. The number of Malaysia travelers to Uzbekistan nearly doubled to 10,500 in the first eight months of 2026, up from 5,300 in the same period last year.
This surge in tourism is attributed to the growing interest in Uzbekistan as a tourist destination, as well as improved air connectivity and visa-free travel between the two countries. Both nations share a rich Islamic cultural heritage, with Uzbekistan's historic cities serving as ancient centers of Islamic culture and learning.
The Uzbekistan Government has also opened the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex, which can host up to 65,000 visitors daily, further enhancing tourism potential. Efforts to strengthen tourism links have included mutual visits by delegation from Uzbekistan and Malaysia, as well as participation in international events like the MAtta Fair Kuala Lumpur.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
