204 tourism, hotel operators shut down since March, Tourism Minister tells Parliament


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 204 tourism and hotel operators have closed their businesses since March this year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and enforcement of the movement control order (MCO), says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said based on data released by the Companies Commission of Malaysia, the number comprised 109 entities in the hotel sector including hotels, resorts, motels, homestays and chalets, while 95 others were tourism agencies and tourism activities operators.

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