Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing

Malaysia sees an opening in the Gulf travel disruption caused by the Iran-war" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="38748" data-entity-type="event">Iran war, pitching itself as a Muslim-friendly destination for travellers seeking halal food, prayer facilities and family-focused holidays.But such gains could be limited because the conflict has not only weakened tourism within the Middle East, but also affected long-haul flight routes that Malaysia depends on to draw Muslim tourists, according to analysts.The push comes as the six-month-old war continues to disrupt travel across the Gulf, where Dubai and Doha have long served as major destinations and aviation gateways for travellers moving between Europe, Asia and Africa.