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KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public from all backgrounds are invited to visit selected mosques across Malaysia throughout September as part of Mosque Open Day (MOD) 2026, an initiative that offers visitors the opportunity to experience the country’s rich Islamic heritage, architecture, culture and hospitality in an open, welcoming and inclusive environment.

KUALA LUMPUR: Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2026 returns this September, bringing together travel deals and experiences from tourism industry players nationwide as Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as the world’s leading Muslim-friendly tourism destination.

PUTRAJAYA, 3 September 2026: The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is pleased to award the Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) to 23 tourism industry players, comprising five hotels, seven travel agencies, and 11 spa and wellness providers (listed below), marking their commitment to enhancing services and experiences that cater to the needs of Muslim travellers.

IPOH, PERAK, 30 JULY 2026: Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), and the Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the MATTA CONNECT Dinner at AC Hotel Ipoh in efforts to expand cross-border tourism and develop the regional Muslim-friendly travel market.

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 AUGUST 2026: The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) today launched the fifth edition of Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2026, unveiling a refreshed identity and a new-look digital experience for this year’s campaign.

PUTRAJAYA, 18 AUGUST 2026 – Malaysia strengthened its engagement with China across tourism and education through two recent regional events in Langkawi and Guiyang, with tourism partnerships focusing on Muslim-friendly travel and business cooperation, while education discussions highlighted growing collaboration in AI, digital learning and skills development.