Data from the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh) shows that from January to August this year, more than 105,000 Malaysian passengers traveled on the Whoosh, accounting for approximately 40% of foreign passengers during the same period.

Since the Whoosh began operations, as of August 2026, Malaysian passengers have made a cumulative 403,626 trips on the Whoosh, ranking first among foreign passengers from all countries and accounting for 42.8% of the total 944,087 foreign passenger trips.

Eva Chairunisa, General Manager of Corporate Secretary at PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), stated that the strong interest from Malaysian tourists indicates that the Whoosh has become part of their travel experience in Indonesia. The Whoosh makes it convenient for tourists to connect Jakarta, Bandung, and various destinations in West Java in a single trip.

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Congxiao

Editor Ⅱ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅲ: Pan Kaiyue