Malaysia ranks first again in global Muslim travel index amid 'fragile' events

By CHESTER CHIN

Women travellers represent one of the fastest-growing segments within the Muslim travel market. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

Malaysia has maintained its position as the top halal travel destination in the world. The country came first again in the list of top 'Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year (OIC)', according to the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2022.

Malaysia has held the top position since the launch of the index in 2015. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia took joint second position this year.The GMTI monitors the overall performance of the Muslim travel market.

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