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LETTER | Why tourism transport issues remain unresolved

LETTER | Why tourism transport issues remain unresolved

Fault is not on the govt agencies alone.
LETTER | Are some tour bus operators forming a cartel?

LETTER | Are some tour bus operators forming a cartel?

Mita does not have authority to determine rental of tour buses.
LETTER | I speak, read, write and dream in English

LETTER | I speak, read, write and dream in English

Young or old, we must embrace and adapt to rapid changes.
LETTER | Consequences of planting and cutting trees

LETTER | Consequences of planting and cutting trees

Planting trees by the roadside must be carefully thought out.
LETTER | Are reported tourist numbers based on records or estimates?

LETTER | Are reported tourist numbers based on records or estimates?

The terms ‘tourist’ and ‘visitor’ don’t mean the same thing.
LETTER | Introduce emergency number for roadside assistance

LETTER | Introduce emergency number for roadside assistance

Apart from being helpful, it’s also a great idea for business.
LETTER | Tastes of food and drinks are subjective

LETTER | Tastes of food and drinks are subjective

One man's meat might be another man's poison.
LETTER | Fright, flight or fight?

LETTER | Fright, flight or fight?

How should one react when an assault takes place in an enclosed space?
LETTER | Saddened by M'sia's decades of changes

LETTER | Saddened by M'sia's decades of changes

Politicians have destroyed education and the economy to stay in power.
LETTER | Most nature-based activities are not ecotourism

LETTER | Most nature-based activities are not ecotourism

Many of our jungles have turned into playgrounds.
LETTER | How effective are tourism promotions

LETTER | How effective are tourism promotions

Advertisements can only do so much if fundamentals are lacking.
LETTER | Myopic to see Visit Malaysia Year 2016 as standalone event

LETTER | Myopic to see Visit Malaysia Year 2016 as standalone event

Skip meaningless sloganeering and learn from past successes.
LETTER | Be ready for 24m tourists in 2024

LETTER | Be ready for 24m tourists in 2024

We must work on first impressions, particularly Immigration Dept.
LETTER | Tour operators must step out of their comfort zones

LETTER | Tour operators must step out of their comfort zones

In the tourism industry, one size can't fit all.
LETTER | SOPs needed to improve safety in light of tourist deaths

LETTER | SOPs needed to improve safety in light of tourist deaths

Tourism operators need to document contingency plans.
LETTER | No insurance cover for taxi and bus passengers?

LETTER | No insurance cover for taxi and bus passengers?

Operators must inform passengers how they can claim compensation if tragedy strikes.
LETTER | National service training should go beyond superficial

LETTER | National service training should go beyond superficial

Everyone can work towards nation-building, including civilians during peacetime.
LETTER | Tourism plays important role in Malaysia’s development

LETTER | Tourism plays important role in Malaysia’s development

We have taken it for granted, leaving the sector stagnant. 
LETTER | Effective measures needed to spur tourism growth

LETTER | Effective measures needed to spur tourism growth

Public and private sectors must join forces to attract tourists to N Sembilan.
LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

A survey found an astonishingly high 99 percent level of patriotism.
LETTER | Feeling betrayed?

LETTER | Feeling betrayed?

Love and treat yourself kindly first extending it to others. 
LETTER | When giving away free can backfire

LETTER | When giving away free can backfire

Too much giving can create dependency mindset. 
LETTER | Outsiders must respect the local communities they visit

LETTER | Outsiders must respect the local communities they visit

If not, they may bring harm to the locals. 
LETTER | Paid accommodation - bringing tourism to your doorstep

LETTER | Paid accommodation - bringing tourism to your doorstep

Many houses with empty spaces can be let out for caravans to park.