PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 27 -- Malaysia's tourism sector is significantly outpacing international recovery rates, recording an 11.2 per cent surge in international visitor arrivals last year compared to the global average of just four per cent.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil disclosed the data today, noting that the country also easily surpassed the Asia-Pacific regional growth average of six per cent.

He said that these higher-than-average figures illustrate Malaysia's competitiveness as a premier travel destination, even as other global markets experience sluggish post-pandemic recoveries.

"The rise in tourist arrivals reflects Malaysia's position as one of the main destinations that continues to be trusted by international travel...