‘Current rules for tourists good enough’


Tropical paradise: Tourists from Australia looking at a pamphlet on Sabah as they plan a visit to the state. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: While there is a need for more vigilance, there is no need for a sweeping revision of the current Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) for tourists, say industry players.

They say that returning to the dark days of the virus – which justified strict measures such as requiring tourists to take Covid-19 tests and insurance, as well as showing proof of vaccination – were not necessary at this point in time.

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