PHNOM PENH: A Malaysian business delegation has requested the support of Cambodia\u2019s Ministry of Tourism with the organisation of three major events, each of them a first in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n
The \u201cThe Kingdom\u2019s Grand Prix & Gala\u201d will bring three world-class events, including a music festival and two major motorsport events, in the near future.<\/p>\n
International tourist arrivals to the country fell by nearly 20% in 2025.<\/p>\n
Michael Cheow, chairman of C. Michael International Sdn Bhd, and a Malaysian delegation met with Minister of Tourism Huot Hak at the tourism ministry headquarters on Monday (March 2).<\/p>\n
Cheow welcomed recommendations from the Cambodian authorities for the project, which the Malaysian delegation plans to organise as part of tourism promotion efforts in Cambodia.<\/p>\n
The International Music Feast is a world-class music festival designed to celebrate both contemporary artistic talent and Cambodia\u2019s rich cultural heritage, while a power \u200bboat racing festival will promote the Kingdom\u2019s beautiful coastline.<\/p>\n
Finally, Grand Touring (GT) racing will see an elite motorsport racing event take place which is designed to promote Cambodia\u2019s reputation among international automotive enthusiasts and high-spending tourists.<\/p>\n
\u201cI firmly believe that these events will not only stimulate the local economy and create jobs, but also demonstrate Cambodia\u2019s readiness to host large-scale and modern international events,\u201d said Cheow.<\/p>\n
Hak reaffirmed the tourism ministry\u2019s support for major international events, expressing his hopes that the three events would become a source of pride for investors and generate significant economic benefits for the Cambodian people.<\/p>\n
He encouraged the Malaysian delegation to highlight Cambodia\u2019s peace and stability to the Malaysian public.<\/p>\n
\u201cCambodia remains a safe tourist destination with tourism investment potential,\u201d said the minister.<\/p>\n
The ministry noted that global political and economic crises, as well as border conflicts initiated by the Thai military, have led to a decline in foreign tourist arrivals to Cambodia.<\/p>\n
In 2025, Cambodia welcomes a total of 5.57 million international guests, a decrease of 16.9% from 2024. Of them, 96,268 were Malaysian nationals, a 2.1% increase.<\/p>\n
According to the National Bank of Cambodia, Cambodia\u2019s total revenue from international tourism in 2025 was estimated at approximately $3.7 billion, an increase of 3% over 2024. – The Phnom Penh Post\/ANN<\/p>\n
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