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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026: International visitors arriving in Malaysia for the Global Halal Summit 2026 (GHaS) and in search of trade opportunities in the Halal sector may find a new opportunity worth exploring with Malaysia –– Muslim-friendly travel.

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 September 2026 — The inaugural Malaysia Halal Lifestyle Festival (MHLife) 2026, happening from 23 to 25 October 2026 at Dataran Karnival, Stadium Shah Alam, Selangor is set to elevate Malaysia’s diverse Muslim-friendly lifestyle and tourism offerings.
Positioned as the country’s premier Muslim-friendly lifestyle and tourism festival, MHLife 2026 was introduced today as part of the Islamic Tourism Centre’s (ITC) ongoing Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2026. MHLife 2026 is officially supported by its strategic partners RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, Mohd Chan Group Berhad, Siti Khadijah Group and Istana Budaya.

PUTRAJAYA, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026: The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) has signed three strategic partnerships with Halal and financial-sector stakeholders in South Korea, Brazil and Malaysia, marking a further step in the internationalisation of Malaysia’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) programme and strengthening support for tourism and hospitality businesses.

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public from all backgrounds are invited to visit selected mosques across Malaysia throughout September as part of Mosque Open Day (MOD) 2026, an initiative that offers visitors the opportunity to experience the country’s rich Islamic heritage, architecture, culture and hospitality in an open, welcoming and inclusive environment.

KUALA LUMPUR: Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2026 returns this September, bringing together travel deals and experiences from tourism industry players nationwide as Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as the world’s leading Muslim-friendly tourism destination.

PUTRAJAYA, 3 September 2026: The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is pleased to award the Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) to 23 tourism industry players, comprising five hotels, seven travel agencies, and 11 spa and wellness providers (listed below), marking their commitment to enhancing services and experiences that cater to the needs of Muslim travellers.