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Pondok institutions are traditional Islamic educational institutions in predominantly Muslim countries, including Malaysia. In the context of Islamic tourism, Pondok institutions can be considered as an attractive and unique tourism product for visitors interested in Islamic culture and history. This indirectly contributes to the continuous economic growth of pondok institutions. However, many pondok institutions in Malaysia face various problems and challenges in establishing themselves as tourist destinations. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to identify the pondok institutions promoted as Islamic tourism destinations and analyze the development challenges they face. This study utilizes a literature review methodology, which includes references to journals, articles, books, and theses related to pondok institutions, and Islamic tourism. The study findings reveal that pondok institutions face various challenges and obstacles in becoming tourist destinations.
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