In 2024, Perak was the most visited state by domestic tourists in Malaysia, with around **** million tourists. The next-most visited state was Selangor, with *** million domestic tourists. The volume of domestic tourists has recovered since the government lifted the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2024, the largest number of tourist arrivals in Malaysia was from Singapore, with around *** million tourists. This was followed by another ASEAN country, Indonesia, with around **** million tourists coming to Malaysia. Intra-ASEAN travels are exempted from visa requirements among the member states.

As of July 2024, the population of Selangor was estimated at approximately 7.4 million. Selangor is Malaysia's most populous state, as well as the state with the largest economy in terms of gross domestic product. The Golden Peninsula Malaysia is comprised of 13 states and three Wilayah Persekutuan (WP) or federal territories, which include Labuan, an offshore financial center on the east; the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur; and the administrative center, Putrajaya - both on the west. The aforementioned two federal territories on the west are enclaves within Selangor. In addition to that and the many points of interest it has to offer, Selangor is Malaysia’s most visited state among domestic tourists. Darul Ehsan – The Abode of Sincerity Selangor is a sultanate, ruled by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah since 2001. Located on the west coast of the Malaysian peninsula, the state hosts the country’s two main transportation hubs: Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Port Klang, the country’s largest port.The state is also Malaysia’s largest economy, which contributes a big part to Malaysia’s overall GDP per capita. With the prime location, good infrastructure, and two federal territories within, Selangor will continue to attract more people for work, travel, or more.