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The Sri Lanka High Commission in Kuala Lumpur recently hosted an Evening High Tea program under the theme #VisitSriLanka, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s commitment to promoting tourism and people-to-people ties with Malaysia.
The event was organised under the leadership and auspices of the Acting Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Malaysia Mohamed Rizvi. The initiative formed part of the Mission’s ongoing diplomatic and tourism promotion efforts aimed at positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination for Malaysians in 2026.
The Acting High Commissioner underscored Sri Lanka’s readiness to welcome Malaysian travellers, highlighting the island’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, hospitality, and resilience. He emphasised that Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has rebounded and remained safe and attractive for international visitors.
The program brought together Malaysian travel and tourism stakeholders, media representatives, and airline partners, reflecting strong interest in Sri Lanka’s tourism revival. The Country Manager of SriLankan Airlines for Malaysia provided an overview of airline operations, highlighting air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Malaysia that continued to facilitate tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Buddika Hewawasam addressed participants virtually, presenting Sri Lanka’s tourism offerings and outlining promotional initiatives targeted at the Malaysian market. Malaysian Indian Travel and Tour Association (MITTA) President Dato’ Aruldas expressed the Association’s support for promoting Sri Lanka and encouraged tour operators to include Sri Lanka in their travel packages.
Malaysian visitors who travelled to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah shared their experiences, reflecting on recovery efforts and continued hospitality, which reinforced confidence in Sri Lanka as a resilient destination.
The program concluded with networking and a showcase of Sri Lankan cuisine, reinforcing the Mission’s invitation to Malaysians to #VisitSriLanka in 2026.
