Malaysians out to see the world


Let’s go: A worker putting up posters of travel packages on the door of a travel agency in Campbell Street, George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The tourism industry is expected to speed up its recovery as more countries reopen their borders by the end of the year.

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter deputy chairman Carolyn Leong said outbound tours were slowly spiking as more countries end restrictions and flight tickets become more affordable.

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