'Facilities in Malaysia will attract Muslim tourists'

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen believes with the availability of halal food and Islamic-based facilities in Malaysia will attract more Muslim tourists to the country.

She added with the tourist-friendly infrastructure provided, this will also attract more tourists.

The number of tourists flocking into this country is expected to increase based on the campaigns organised.

For example, a joint exhibition between World Islamic Tourism Mart and Malaysia International Tourism Exchange (WITM-MITE 2013) which will be held this June.

The exhibiton will provide opportunities for local tourism industry players to expand their business networks to other Muslim countries.

WITM-MITE 2013 is a tourism exhibition which combines travel agencies from various countries.

It will be held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) for four days starting June 6, 2013.