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Crippled by COVID-19, vaccination kickstart tourism recovery
The COVID-19 virus has literally brought down the global tourism sector to its knees as international borders remained largely closed.
Tue Dec 21 2021
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Gov't to use Langkawi International Tourism Bubble as benchmark for border reopening
Nancy said MOTAC will evaluate the performance of the pilot project first before reopening the country's borders to international tourists.
Sat Oct 30 2021
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Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri
International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble (Inbound) for the Langkawi Pilot Project.
Fri Oct 22 2021