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- High airfares tied to the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted Julia's spring break travel from Romania to Kuala Lumpur, with flights costing about €3,000 (US$3,440).
- Backup travel options are also expensive.
- Malaysia welcomed over 42 million international visitors in 2025, highlighting a strong tourism base ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
- While Visit Malaysia 2026 aims to promote Malaysia as an affordable destination, Julia's experience threatens to undermine these efforts.
