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Malaysia is building an artificial island off the coast of Malacca, called the Melaka Gateway, as a major tourism and commercial hub for the region. The initial plan was to build three artificial islands centered around a fourth natural island, but the project has been scaled back to a single artificial island due to political opposition and other obstacles.
The current focus is on the construction of the Malacca International Cruise Terminal, which is scheduled to open in 2026. The project has received support from the Sultan of Johor, Malaysia's current king, and is expected to attract up to 3.5 million tourists per year in the long term.