Sabah tourism players hope for stimulus extension and financial injections


MATTA president Datuk Tan Kok Liang.

KOTA KINABALU: Tourism players in Sabah are urging for an extension of stimulus assistance packages and fund injections to ensure sustainability of the industry and its players amidst a huge drop in business due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said apart from boosting travellers’ confidence by adopting strict hygiene standards, it was also vital to ensure continuous cash flow for the players.

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