Malaysia in the GMTI 2026
South-Eastern Asia · OIC destination
Malaysia ranks #1 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 82 out of 100.
Malaysia is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the OIC and non-OIC groupings are shown for comparison only.
Malaysia holds the same position as in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Services, scoring 80 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Malaysia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Malaysia — GMTI score and rank by year
The GMTI moved to a 0–100 scale in 2015; no edition was published in 2020.
| Year | GMTI Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 83.8 | #1 |
| 2016 | 81.9 | #1 |
| 2017 | 82.5 | #1 |
| 2018 | 80.6 | #1 |
| 2019 | 77.7 | #1 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1 |
| 2022 | 74 | #1 |
| 2023 | 73 | #1 |
| 2024 | 76 | #1 |
| 2025 | 79 | #1 |
| 2026 | 82 | #1 |
Malaysia — frequently asked questions
Is Malaysia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Malaysia ranks #1 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 82/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Services as its strongest pillar (80/100).
What is Malaysia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Malaysia is ranked #1 globally in the GMTI 2026. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Malaysia performed in the GMTI over time?
Malaysia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Malaysia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Malaysia scores: Access 75, Communication 73, Environment 78, Services 80 (each out of 100). ACES measures Access, Communication, Environment and Services readiness for Muslim travellers.
Source: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026. How to cite: “Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, crescentrating.com/insights/gmti”. Data updated June 2026.