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Matta: Aid for tourism industry crucial during total lockdown

Pasar Seni is almost deserted as Malaysian borders remain closed to tourists, October 29, 2020. — Picture by Ahmad ZamzahuriKUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents has urged the government to ensure measures are in place following the total lockdown beginning June 1.

In 2020, tourist arrivals to Malaysia fell by 83.4 per cent, and consequently, tourist receipts plunged by 85.3 per cent to RM12.69 billion last year from RM86.14 billion in 2019, he said in a statement today. It emphasised that industry travel agents who are highly affected by continuous Movement control order and border closure order need financial assistance and a clear tourism recovery roadmap for the eventual revival of the industry.

 

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