Commercial transparency

Affiliate disclosure

A useful recommendation before a commercial one.

How Gems of Malaysia identifies commissionable links and protects editorial independence.

Last reviewed 2 August 2026

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What an affiliate link means

Some links may earn Gems of Malaysia a commission when a reader completes an eligible purchase or booking, normally without increasing the reader’s price.

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How links are labelled

Commissionable recommendations will be identified beside the relevant link or recommendation. Affiliate links will also use the appropriate sponsored-link qualification.

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How recommendations are chosen

Merchant availability and commission are considered only after editorial relevance, provenance, traveller fit and usefulness. Non-commissionable alternatives may be included when they serve the reader better.

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Current position

Our current destination and souvenir guides do not contain commissionable links. This disclosure will remain current as new recommendations are added.