More Malaysians opt for spontaneous and last-minute holidays amid Covid-19


More Malaysians are opting for last-minute holidays during this uncertain time. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star

Malaysian travellers are among the top three in the region to go on spontaneous and last-minute trips during these uncertain pandemic period, according to a digital travel platform.

Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand – according to search data from Agoda – are the top three Asia Pacific markets to embrace the thrill of the impromptu travel experience searching for same day check-ins.

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