'First to close, last to reopen' spas in Malaysia struggling amid another MCO


Local spa associations have called for spa workers to be given vaccination priority. -— CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

Malaysia has a lot to gain in ensuring spas here are safe and its workforce are given vaccination priority, said local spa associations.

The Association Of Malaysia Spas (AMSPA) and Malaysian Association Of Wellness & Spa (MAWSPA), in a joint statement, said it is crucial to sustain the spa sector so that it can remain competitive once travel resumes.

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