Homeward bound: Passengers scanning their tickets before boarding a train to Butterworth from KL Sentral for the Hari Raya celebrations. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
PETALING JAYA: It may be Hari Raya Aidilfitri, but the long holiday starting this weekend will see Malaysians of all races taking the opportunity to travel to their favourite destinations.Malaysian Association of Hotels president Datuk N. Subramaniam said there would be a mix of balik kampung crowds this festive season with those opting to stay with relatives and others in hotels.
“In general, an increase in bookings for holiday periods is expected, especially for the upcoming Labour Day and Hari Raya stretch.
