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Gridlock: The silent killer of tourism

By Farid Wahab

WHAT truly kills tourism? That is a pertinent question now that the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign is well underway.

While some may argue that insufficient promotion is the primary culprit, others might point to global economic uncertainty influencing travel decisions.

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VM2026 , tourism , traffic congestion , Visit Malaysia 2026 , SEA Games , transportation , safety risks , local planning , environmentally friendly
Farid Wahab

Farid Wahab

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