Monday, 08 Feb 2021 09:35 AM MYT
Since the movement control order was enforced in March last year, many in the tourism industry had lost their jobs while many hotels as well as travel and tour companies had closed down. The Umno Tuaran chief pointed out that the gloomy effect on the economy will take years to fully recover, which is why there is a need to find ways to assist Sabah and Sarawak’s tourism industry.
He said the SOP for those traveling to Sabah is very tight and this includes a ‘negative’ swab test result for the Covid-19 virus three days before their departure date. “I therefore propose that the federal government not only allow travel to Sabah and Sarawak but to also promote domestic tourism in these two states. The state government on its part should allow the tourism industry to operate but under strict compliance to the SOP.
Other than the expensive air fare, another issue that deters people from Peninsular Malaysia from travelling to Sabah and Sarawak for a holiday is the cost of the Covid-19 swab test.
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The longer we take to get over the curve , more the pain. So be decisive , effective and come up with good strategies. Watch what our southern neighbour has done to rise above the pandemic. Himans are hosts. So break it !