NEW DELHI, April 5 -- Malaysia remains optimistic that it will attract more than two million tourist arrivals from India, expressing confidence that demand will stay resilient despite global travel disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.

Malaysian High Commissioner to India, Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa, said the country is encouraged by growing interest among Indian travellers and expects the momentum to continue. 

"In 2024, we welcomed over 1.36 million visitors from India, and in 2025, that number grew by nearly 15 per cent to 1.56 million. Building on this strong momentum, we are anticipating to welcome 2.1 million Indian visitors during Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

"We are mindful that the evolving situation in West Asia has...