RM6mil windfall for tourism players on ‘one-day free access’, says Melaka CM

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (middle), demonstrating his culinary skills.

MELAKA: Tourism industry players here recorded an unexpected windfall of RM6mil in a single day following the Melaka state government's decision to grant free access to iconic tourist landmarks in the city to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the Federation of Malaya, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

The Melaka Chief Minister said 160,000 tourists were recorded on Feb 20, which was also declared a public holiday for the state, with the hotel industry being the biggest beneficiary of the state government's move to celebrate the historic day.