Indonesia remains a favourite destination for Malaysians as August arrivals jump nearly 29pc
JAKARTA, Oct 1 — Malaysians remained Indonesia’s largest source of foreign tourists in August, with arrivals...
In August 2026, Malaysia witnessed a significant surge in tourism arrivals to Indonesia, with arrivals increasing by nearly 29 per cent year-on-year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Malaysian visitors accounted for a substantial 18.52 per cent of the 1.60 million foreign tourist arrivals recorded in August, making Indonesia their preferred destination.
The figures also highlight that foreign tourists visiting Indonesia in August were predominantly Malaysian passport holders, with Australia and China ranking second and third in terms of visitor numbers.
Overall, foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia saw a steady rise of 6.27 per cent from the previous year, with arrivals from January to August reaching a total of 10.58 million, marking a 5.38 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, Malaysia emerged as the leading overseas destination for Indonesian travellers in August, attracting 32.64 per cent of the country's outbound trips, followed by Saudi Arabia and Singapore, respectively.
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