PUTRAJAYA: Enhancing cruise port facilities and streamlining tourist clearances are among areas being looked into to make Malaysia favourable to the cruise industry, says Anthony Loke.
"Each cruise ship brings thousands of passengers into our country, presenting a significant economic opportunity. “If we can encourage the cruise industry to make Malaysia their home ports, there will surely be economic benefits as travellers would use our airports and stay at our hotels,” he added. “We want to ensure that the movement of passengers can be expedited and we are looking into ways to speed up the clearance process for these passengers,” he said.
“While most of these ports have yet to be equipped with cruise facilities, most could cater to cruise ships if adjustments are made.