Tourism Ministry expects Budget 2021 to revive tourism in Malaysia


The Bukit Bintang area in KL, which is usually bustling with tourists, is empty during the conditional MCO. -LOW BOON TAT/The Star.

Budget 2021, which will be tabled on Nov 6, is expected to revive local tourism, arts and culture sector which has been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Budget 2021 will enable the ministry to assist industry players, while supporting economic recovery.

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