PETALING JAYA: The shorter Covid-19 quarantine period will be a sandbox for preparing Malaysia when it finally reopens its borders, say tourism industry players.
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said shortening the quarantine period was a good move.
“Moving forward, it is positive news for domestic tourism, ” he said, referring to the movement of local tourists between the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.
Tan added that the new quarantine policy would also encourage foreign travellers to visit Malaysia when the borders reopen.
He also said that MATTA was in favour of the review for requirements in the quarantine policies and Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
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People picking up Christmas decorations and gifts at a mall here in Johor Baru as part of their preparation for the festive season.- THOMAS YONG/The Star
PETALING JAYA: With the easing of restrictions starting Dec 7, industry players are expecting a steady recovery to businesses as they anticipate more sales and the return of customers during the year-end festive season.
Interstate and inter-district travel restrictions and passenger limits imposed on vehicles have been rescinded since Monday as the government hopes to balance public health and economic stability.
Restrictions on tourism will be re-evaluated and social visits to Sabah are now allowed, provided visitors undergo a Covid-19 swab test three days before travelling.