Decision to relax swab tests for vaccinated visitors is timely, will create spin-off effect, says MATTA president


KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism players have welcomed the Sabah government’s decision to lift the required Covid-19 tests for fully-vaccinated visitors to the state.

MATTA president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said the announcement was timely especially during the MATTA Fair period as it would create enthusiasm for tour operators to market Sabah as a prime destination.

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