Little Indias, Big Discoveries: Agoda's Guide to a Deepavali Getaway
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•23:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Kuala Lumpur accommodation searches rose 294% year-on-year, highest among five destinations
- ➤Ipoh accommodation searches rose 272% year-on-year, second-highest among featured destinations
- ➤Melaka accommodation searches rose 257% year-on-year during the Deepavali travel period
- ➤Penang accommodation searches rose 243% year-on-year during the Deepavali travel period
- ➤Klang accommodation searches rose 234% year-on-year during the Deepavali travel period
Expert Statements
Fabian Teja, Country Director for Malaysia and Brunei at Agoda
“Deepavali is a wonderful opportunity to explore the cultural diversity that makes Malaysia such an interesting place to travel. From the lively streets of Brickfields to the heritage neighbourhoods of Penang and Melaka, each destination offers its own mix of food, traditions and local experiences. The growth in accommodation searches across these five destinations also shows that Malaysians are looking for more ways to make the most of the festive break. With Agoda, travellers can easily compare accommodation, flights and activities in one place, making it simpler to plan a getaway that suits their interests and budget. With access to over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes and over 300,000 activities, Agoda makes it easy for travellers to plan their next getaway. Travellers can discover great-value deals on Agoda's mobile app and Agoda.com.”
Little Indias, Big Discoveries: Agoda's Guide to a Deepavali Getaway PR Newswire
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deepavali is a time for celebration, togetherness and traditions, but the festive break also offers a chance to discover somewhere new. Across Malaysia, Little India precincts bring Indian culture to life through colourful shops, traditional food and heritage streets.
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