‘Strike off shopping on tour list’


Glittery affair: Tiong (centre) viewing jewellery at Tomei’s 55th Emerald Year – Bloom From Within campaign launch.— YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Travel operators will no longer be allowed to list shopping itineraries as part of their tours following numerous complaints from visitors, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister said tourists must be taken to appropriate attractions when they arrive in Malaysia.

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