Massage centres and spas aching for relief

Feeling the pinch: Workers waiting for customers at a massage parlour as tourism has decreased in Bangkok, Thailand. The situation in Malaysia does not look promising either. — Reuters

PETALING JAYA: Wellness, body massage and spa centres have been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and these businesses are asking the government to extend the economic stimulus package to them.

Malaysian Association of Wellness and Spa (Mawspa) executive director Philma Navarro said business had declined by between 70% and 95% since February.