SINGAPORE, 4 August 2025: Tourism Malaysia is showcasing its latest eco-tourism initiative, the Stargazing Packages, a curated collection of over 30 ready-to-book experiences designed for astronomy enthusiasts of the night sky.
Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Dato Indera Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, officiated at the launch during the 8th edition of Malaysia Fest 2025, which concluded on 3 August 2025.
The initiative aims to position Malaysia as a premier destination for eco-adventure tourism by highlighting its pristine natural landscapes and unpolluted night skies, ideal for stargazing.
The packages offered Malaysia’s most breathtaking stargazing destinations, such as Bukit Merah, Pantai Pengkalan Balak, Desaru, Perlis, Pantai Tok Bali, and several others, known for their spectacular celestial views.
In addition to the stargazing launch, Tourism Malaysia’s pavilion at the festival, which opened on 31 July, showcased a diverse range of tourism products and services from Peninsular and East Malaysia.
Featuring 16 co-exhibitors, the pavilion offered visitors the chance to explore travel deals, healthcare tourism, theme park attractions, and resort stays.
Tourism Malaysia Singapore director Norliza Md Zain said: “By offering exclusive travel deals and curated tour experiences, Tourism Malaysia Singapore created a dynamic platform that connects Malaysian tourism stakeholders with the growing appetite of Singaporean travellers seeking memorable journeys.”
Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts, KPJ Healthcare, Hospitality 360, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, and Sunway Theme Parks presented attractive packages at the festival.
Singapore remained Malaysia’s leading source of international visitor arrivals. From January to May 2025, Malaysia recorded 8.3 million visitors from Singapore, a 26.5% increase compared to the same period last year, signalling strong year-on-year growth.
For 2025, Malaysia targets 43 million international visits, paving the way towards the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026).
