Driven by her past experience across international and domestic tourism markets, Haryanty brings a well-rounded mix of strategic leadership and market insight. She previously served as Director of Tourism Malaysia in Sabah, contributing to Sabah’s growth as a leading nature and adventure destination. Prior to that, as Deputy Director in Jakarta, she built strong relationships with Indonesian travel trade partners to drive inbound tourism to Malaysia, while deepening her understanding of the ASEAN tourism landscape.
In her current role, Haryanty will lead strategic initiatives to position Malaysia as a preferred destination for Indian travellers, highlighting the country’s diverse offerings—from vibrant cityscapes and luxury shopping to tranquil beaches, family-friendly attractions, and rich cultural heritage. With improved connectivity and tailored travel experiences, Malaysia continues to offer exceptional value and memorable journeys for visitors from India.
Malaysia successfully achieved its 2025 tourism target with 42.2 million international visitor arrivals, representing an 11.2 per cent increase compared to 2024. India remains one of our key source markets, contributing significantly to this achievement and continuing to play an important role as we intensify our efforts towards Visit Malaysia 2026. The continuation of Malaysia’s visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals has further enhanced travel confidence and accessibility, complemented by a robust calendar of major and signature events planned nationwide under VM2026.
Malaysia’s accessibility from India continues to strengthen, supported by 237 weekly direct flights from 14 Indian cities, offering a total weekly seat capacity of 43,646 to key Malaysian gateways including Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi. This enhanced air connectivity plays a vital role in facilitating travel and sustaining growth from the Indian market. Since the introduction of the visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals in December 2023, visitor arrivals from India have recorded strong growth of 15.8 per cent, reaching over 1.5 million visitors in 2025, reflecting renewed confidence in Malaysia as a preferred travel destination.
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