Southeast Asian Island Ranks Among Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities Globally
Penang Island in Malaysia has been ranked among the top 10 most welcoming cities globally in Holafly's 2026 survey. It was the only Southeast Asian destination, alongside Singapore, to make the list, scoring highly in visa openness.
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