Nation's tourism sector to receive much-needed boost once both M'sia and S'pore open borders, says Tok Pa


KULAI: The country’s tourism sector is expected to get a much-needed boost when both Malaysia and Singapore open their borders, which have been closed for three months due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (pic) said that the tourism sector is one of the key sectors for economic growth in Malaysia.

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