KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia must move beyond being the world’s leading Muslim-friendly destination and become a global hub for the Muslim travel economy, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said the country should build an ecosystem that connects tourism with halal innovation, trade, technology and local enterprises, while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses and communities. “A traveller contributes far more than a hotel booking. Every journey creates demand for transport, food, retail, entertainment, digital services, local products and cultural experiences. Tourism should therefore be viewed as an economic multiplier,” he said. […]