Malaysia lagging behind neighbour countries in terms of full tourism recovery


By LEESAN

Hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia is a popular attraction in Turkiye. — TIMUR KOZMENKO/Pixabay

Early in the morning on Aug 23, I was standing on the peak of Japan’s 3,776m-high Mount Fuji. The temperature was -5°C, but I felt warm because I was just so happy, and proud too.

And just as I yelled at the top of my voice, “My travel buddies, thank you!”, the Goraiko (the day’s first ray of sunshine) pierced through the clouds, as if to tell me that it had heard me.

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