KOTA KINABALU: Tourism players in Sabah are urging for the extension of stimulus assistance packages to ensure the sustainability of the industry amid a 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 via the adoption of strict hygiene standards, it was also vital to boost cash flow for players.
He said the provision of financial relief, especially the wage subsidy and employment retention programme, appears to be ineffective.