Tourism industry needs larger workforce with borders set to reopen, says Rafidah


KUALA LUMPUR: The reopening of Malaysia's international borders will benefit the tourism industry; hence the need for more human resources, including new graduates, related to the industry, says AirAsia X Bhd chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.

The former international trade and industry minister also called for clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be implemented as well as a strict SOP compliance once the international borders are fully opened next month.

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