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January 8, 2026Tourism Malaysia has officially launched the Calendar of Events for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) during its presence at Vakantiebeurs 2026, held from January 7th to 11th at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the Netherlands. As the largest travel fair in the Benelux region, attracting over 72,000 visitors annually, Vakantiebeurs serves as a key platform for promoting Malaysia’s tourism offerings to the Dutch travel market, and this year’s event was particularly significant as Malaysia gears up for VM2026.The Malaysia Pavilion at Vakantiebeurs stood as a vibrant showcase of the country’s diverse tourism highlights. With an immersive display that included cultural performances, live cooking demonstrations, and destination presentations, the Pavilion offered an in-depth view of Malaysia’s unique attractions. A highlight of the Pavilion’s presentation was a live cooking session led by award-winning chef Norman Musa, who presented traditional Malaysian cuisine, enticing visitors with the rich flavors that define the country’s gastronomy. Visitors were also treated to cultural performances that highlighted Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, offering a taste of the diverse traditions that form the backbone of its tourism offerings.Advertisement The Pavilion also featured a special consumer giveaway, sponsored by Turkish Airlines and Pangea Travel. The giveaway, which captured the attention of many visitors, offered a lucky winner and their guest an all-expenses-paid, eight-day holiday to Malaysia. The prize package included international return flights, a journey through the bustling citys …
