KUALA PERLIS – Travel agencies are responsible for ensuring that no one abuses the travel bubble they offer as a way to return to their hometowns and celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri next week.
Senior director of Tourism Malaysia’s domestic and events division Datuk Ammar Abd Ghapar said travel agencies have also been reminded to stay honest in accepting travel reservations from the public.
“Travel agencies that are dishonest in running their businesses can face legal action under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482) and other related regulations,” he told reporters here after attending a meet-and-greet event with tourism industry players and media partners last night.
He also advised the public to comply with the travel ban announced by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19, especially during Aidilfitri celebrations.
“We have heard that certain people are using the travel bubble to return to their hometowns, but the end does not justify the means. The onus is on us, to be honest about it,” he said.
In another development, Ammar said Tourism Malaysia is in the midst of identifying new tourism products in Perlis as a preparation to revive the tourism sector once the pandemic is over.
“We don’t want Perlis to be famous only for the Harumanis mango. We want to have diverse tourism products such as Kg Seberang Ramai (also known as Kg Pelagi) in Kuala Perlis, which is unique both in terms of beauty and tourism activities and can also be turned into a one-stop centre to promote other products, such as handicrafts and local delicacies,” he added. – Bernama, May 5, 2021
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