Weak ringgit makes Malaysia a paradise for tourists


Looking for a good deal: Shoppers checking out some gold jewellery items. — William Gary/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: With the year-end holiday season in full swing, tourists from other Asian countries have found Malaysia to be their ideal travel and shopping destination due to the weak ringgit.

Alice Ai, a 32-year-old from Beijing, China, was surprised by how affordable it was to stay in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city centre area.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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