Weak ringgit set to attract more foreign tourists


“Malaysia has all the good ingredients to attract tourists,” said Teo during the press conference of Reinventing Shopping Malls conference — SHAARI CHEMAT / THESTAR

PETALING JAYA: The weak ringgit remains an attractive point in attracting more tourists to the country, says Malaysia Shopping Mall Association president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok.

“International brands have a global pricing mechanism. Despite the shrinking ringgit, once tourists convert to their currency, the price will still be quite competitive,” Teo told the media at the Reinventing Shopping Malls conference.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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