Malaysia Overtakes Thailand! Where Will You Fly for Year-End Break?

With November here, the holiday mood has officially kicked in across Singapore. Kids are on school break, and office workers are clearing annual leave. The most-heard question lately? “Where are you flying to for your year-end break?” ✈️ 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 🇵🇭 Philippines: Which one would you choose? How do you view Malaysia overtakes Thailand? Singapore remains to be the top 10 destination around the world. Do you prefer Singapore vibe or vacation mode in other southeast Asia countries?

Malaysia Overtakes Thailand! Where Will You Fly for Year-End Break?

With November here, the holiday mood has officially kicked in across Singapore. Kids are on school break, and office workers are clearing annual leave.The most-heard question lately?“Where are you flying to for your year-end break?” ✈️🇲🇾 Malaysia Overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s No.1 Travel Destination!In early 2025, Malaysia officially surpassed Thailand to become the most visited country in Southeast Asia.📈 It welcomed 28.2 million visitors (+14.5%) in the first 8 months of the year.From the vibrant night markets of Kuala Lumpur to Penang’s heritage streets, and from Langkawi’s beaches to Sabah’s islands, Malaysia wins with its affordable prices, diverse food, easy travel, and friendly locals.No wonder it’s become the top pick for Singaporeans looking for a quick 2-hour getaway.🌴 Vietnam Is
Malaysia Overtakes Thailand! Where Will You Fly for Year-End Break?
Malaysia’s rise over Thailand as a preferred year-end getaway makes sense — it offers a mix of affordability, diverse culture, great food, and easy accessibility from Singapore without the crowd surge Thailand often sees. Personally, I’d choose Malaysia for its balance of convenience and authentic charm, though Vietnam and Indonesia are catching up fast for adventure and scenery. Singapore still ranks among the world’s top destinations for its cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, but when it comes to unwinding, I’d trade its city precision for the laid-back, flavorful vacation vibe found across Southeast Asia’s beaches, night markets, and warm hospitality.
avatarAqa
11-10
🇲🇾 Malaysia is the top tourist destination in ASEAN with good reasons. Visa relaxations, diverse tourist attractions, the government’s strong promotion, good infrastructure, and its multiracial cultural appeal, just to name a few. It is always a “Yes!” for Malaysian food anytime. I would like to buy $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ and visit Genting Highlands anytime. Earn big money and play hard! To the moon with $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ [Happy][Happy][Happy] Thanks @Tiger_SG @TigerStars
It woould be booming in a year or so 
avatarSPOT_ON
11-10
I just came back from vietnam... very good genting highland is my yearly getaway place
avatarPatchG
11-10
Malaysia where is more diverse 
avatarShyon
11-05
I’m not surprised Malaysia has overtaken Thailand as ASEAN’s top travel spot. From Kuala Lumpur’s buzz to Penang’s street food and Langkawi’s beaches, it’s convenient, affordable, and just a short trip from Singapore — perfect for a quick reset without long flights. Thailand will always be a classic, but rising prices and a stronger baht are nudging travelers toward better-value destinations like Malaysia and Vietnam. Both offer rich culture, amazing food, and warm hospitality at lower costs. For me, Singapore’s festive vibe is great, but when I want to truly switch off, I’d still choose Malaysia or Vietnam. A few days of exploring, relaxing, and eating well always does the trick. ✈️🇲🇾 @Tiger_SG
avatarFTGR
11-07
Malaysia is better as no need to fly. Just drive and enjoy road trip. Feel free to go anywhere and enjoy food, culture and scenery. [Cool]
Malaysia edging past Thailand is logical: RM is cheaper, land access is convenient, and domestic/regional flows are strong. Thailand is still iconic, but more dependent on long-haul sentiment. Singapore stays top-10 because of safety, quality, infrastructure and strong airport/urban services. It is a premium “hub city”, not a resort playground. Personally, SG is great for short, efficient, high-quality city time. But for real vacation vibes — beaches, nature, slower pace — Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia offer better value and more “holiday per dollar”. So: SG for comfort & convenience; SEA region for actual holiday mode.
avatarMrzorro
11-06
For me, Malaysia overtakes Thailand one of the reasons is the safety of travellers.  Thailand no doubt is the best place for food and nightlife but the security is a bit poor if compared to Malaysia. I will choose Malaysia for a short getaway or vacation with family because it is near and the expenses are cheap compared to other countries. But if I have to choose between all Asia countries, Japan will always be my 1st choice (if no need to worries about budget [LOL])
$Malaysia Airports Holdings BHD(MYPRF)$ $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ Malaysia airlines competes in the south east Asia market with the leader for these destinations $Singapore Airlines Ltd.(SINGF)$ for these destinations, Singapore airlines is the volume leader expanding to new destinations. Trade for Malaysian airlines is a put with lower earnings forecast
The convenience and exchange rates will pull more Singaporeans to Malaysia. We can get into Malaysia by flight, self-drive, bus and train etc. Although we do travel to other Asia countries, Malaysia is still the most convenient. $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ .
avatarL.Lim
11-06
No way... with how the Ringgit is surging, better to find another destination to kick back. I actually think going to somewhere in Thailand that isn't Bangkok would be nice, Chiangmai and Chiangrai maybe?
of cos go south east Asia countries for holiday. you can get more bang for your buck. make your hard earned money from the stock market work harder. All counties will be good where Sg dollar is stronger.
I prefer Penang, Malaysia for its vibrant and delicious food, as well as its historical architecture, natural attractions like beaches and rainforests, and unique street art.
Malaysia is good but it's culture is too similar to Singapore. I would prefer somewhere more exotic, like Yunnan in China.
avatar1PC
11-05
It's a no-brainer choice -> KL Malaysia 🥳🥂 Malaysia Boleh 🎊 @JC888 @Barcode @Aqa @DiAngel @koolgal @Shyon
avatarMy1
11-06
Used to go Japan for snowboarding. Now got baby and budget so maybe go Bangkok or Genting 🥵
avatarECLC
11-06
Going Malaysia is easy and affordable, especially enjoy just day trips to Johor Bahru.
Is Hong Kong still a choice 😅