VMY 2014 will highlight the unique attractions of the cultural wealth and heritage through a variety of ethnic groups living in peace and harmony.
Malaysia promises tourists from all over the world something special and unique to make their time here truly memorable and enjoyable with visits to historical sites, unique tourist spots and feasting on local delights, not to mention the shopping spree.
The mascot is a monkey from the Proboscis species. VMY 2014 is the fourth edition after three similar celebrations in 1990, 1994 and 2007 which helped to boost the country's tourism industry.
There will be over 600 international tour packages, 1,001 domestic tour packages and over 200 major events had been prepared for Visit Malaysia 2014.
These included the Fabulous Food 1Malaysia, 1Malaysia GP Sale, 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival, Rainforest World Music Festival and Il Divo’s “A Musical Affair” concert.
For sports lovers, they could enjoy events including the CIMB Golf Classic, Royal Langkawi International Regatta, Ironman Asia Pacific at Langkawi and Putrajaya, World Wrestling Entertainment, Petronas Malaysia Formula 1 Grand Prix and the inaugural FIA Formula e-Race.