Malaysia

‘50% restart of tourism sector calls for strict SOP compliance’

Minister reminds Sabah industry players to practise new norm, avoid rise in Covid-19 infections

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 22 Feb 2021 4:00PM

‘50% restart of tourism sector calls for strict SOP compliance’
The federal government has allowed the tourism sector to partially reopen under stringent standard operating procedures. – The Vibes file pic, February 22, 2021

by The Vibes Team

KOTA KINABALU – Tourism industry players in Sabah should make the necessary preparations to accommodate tourists and patrons at their outlets following the partial reopening of the state’s tourism sector.

In making this call, state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said what is most important is the need to implement stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid another spike in Covid-19 infections.

He welcomed Putrajaya’s decision to partially reopen the tourism sector, with players now allowed to operate on a 50% capacity.

“Premises allowed to reopen include zoos, aquariums, farms, nature parks, extreme sport activity premises, as well as edutainment and recreational centres.

“Cultural and arts joints, like museums, art galleries, libraries, cultural stage shows and theme parks, are also allowed to operate with strict SOPs in place.”

Jafry reminded tourism players to be more attentive to the health of their workers, cleanliness of the environment and the implementation of SOPs.

“We must constantly maintain our discipline and practise the new norm to ensure that no one gets infected.” – The Vibes, February 22, 2021

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