KUALA LUMPUR: The move by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia X to reduce or discontinue flights to international and regional destinations will cost the country’s tourism industry billions of ringgit in revenue, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
Acknowledging that the airlines had done so as part of their business plan, she said the move would nevertheless lead to a drop in tourist arrivals.
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