Malaysia's hotels and other businesses face manpower shortage as border reopens


Passengers waiting to check in their luggage ahead of departure from KL International Airport in Sepang on March 8, 2022. - AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Hotels and other tourism players in Malaysia are looking forward to the full reopening of its borders, but manpower shortages could affect their ability to ramp up services.

From Friday (April 1), fully vaccinated foreigners can enter Malaysia without needing to quarantine, while locals will be allowed to freely travel overseas.

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