Tourism industry has suffered RM3bil loss due to Covid-19

By KRISTY INUS

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia's tourism industry has suffered an estimated RM3bil in losses to date due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry secretary-general Datuk Noor Zari Hamat said industry players such as hoteliers, travel agents and food and beverage businesses had been severely impacted with cancellation of flights and trips.

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