Johor gears up for possible tourism bubble


Captivating view: With a scene like this during low tide at Pulau Setindan, it is little wonder that Mersing has been earmarked for reopening. — Photo courtesy of Mersing District Council

JOHOR BARU: The state government is considering three locations as part of its preparations to welcome back tourists if the travel bubble to Pulau Langkawi is proven a success.

Tourism Johor director Suhairi Hashim said the potential locations were islands off the coast of Mer-sing, Desaru and Iskandar Puteri.

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