Johor in a favourable position to lure foreign tourists

Selling point: Mersing is the gateway to beautiful islands.

JOHOR BARU: Johor has the advantage of being more accessible to foreign tourists once Malaysia reopens its borders, in particular via the Causeway and Second Link.

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Johor chapter chairman Kenny Ngi said with Singapore located just across the straits, it would help attract foreign tourists.