Betong airport set to boost tourism in northern states


WITH the airport in Betong, Thailand set to be ready by 2020, industry players in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak, and up north will need to buck up and welcome the rise in tourists.

Tourism Malaysia Domestic and Event Division senior director Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghaffar said seeing the potential of neighbouring countries, the Tourism Ministry has decided to focus on border tourism, including welcoming those from Brunei and Singapore.

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