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LETTER | Syabas MBPJ for allowing e-scooters on the streets

LETTER | Syabas MBPJ for allowing e-scooters on the streets

Micromobility vehicles can resolve first and last-mile connectivity on public transport.

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LETTER | Natural sites offer the greatest potential for tourism

LETTER | Natural sites offer the greatest potential for tourism

Climate change and over-development, unfortunately, are destroying many of them.

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LETTER | Beware of cheap or free tours

LETTER | Beware of cheap or free tours

Be wary of such tours - and cheap goods prices - overseas.

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LETTER | Are local tourism industry players working in silos?

LETTER | Are local tourism industry players working in silos?

Data which should be readily available are often missing in rankings.

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LETTER | Inbound tourists can be placed in 6 major groups

LETTER | Inbound tourists can be placed in 6 major groups

Industry players can study these groups to ensure better targeting.

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LETTER | Most likely more than 18m tourist arrivals this year

LETTER | Most likely more than 18m tourist arrivals this year

We can even achieve 24 million in 2024.

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LETTER | Banning shopping in sightseeing tours could backfire

LETTER | Banning shopping in sightseeing tours could backfire

No other sector is as important to tourism as shopping.

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LETTER | Be respectful, courteous and kind to all

LETTER | Be respectful, courteous and kind to all

Kindness is the greatest blessing anyone could give or receive.

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LETTER | Overhaul the entire road tax mechanism

LETTER | Overhaul the entire road tax mechanism

The current system based on engine size has no common sense.

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LETTER | Effective training speed up career development

LETTER | Effective training speed up career development

Good communication skills and language proficiency are key to a successful career.

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LETTER | Confusing tourist arrival figures

LETTER | Confusing tourist arrival figures

Numbers seem to be coming from the wrong source.

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LETTER | Open letter to the new tourism minister

LETTER | Open letter to the new tourism minister

It's time for the ministry to do something different.

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LETTER | Turning 2-way streets into 1-way may backfire

LETTER | Turning 2-way streets into 1-way may backfire

Motorists would have to take a much longer, circuitous route.

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LETTER | Evolution of tours in Malaysia

LETTER | Evolution of tours in Malaysia

Tour operators will continue to be needed.

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LETTER | Should visitors be forced to use tour guides?

LETTER | Should visitors be forced to use tour guides?

This seems unnecessary in some cases.

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LETTER | We should make S'pore tourists feel more welcomed

LETTER | We should make S'pore tourists feel more welcomed

They are among the top spending visitors to Malaysia.

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LETTER | Introduce 'One Pass' to enhance tourism experience

LETTER | Introduce 'One Pass' to enhance tourism experience

Thailand is already ahead of the competition in Asean.

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LETTER | Cherry-picking tourists may stunt the sector's rejuvenation

LETTER | Cherry-picking tourists may stunt the sector's rejuvenation

Malaysia cannot be choosy given the economic situation.

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LETTER | Questions remain over court ruling on awarding claims

LETTER | Questions remain over court ruling on awarding claims

Tourism players must address the court's decision to adapt.

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LETTER | Sound visa policy accelerates economic recovery

LETTER | Sound visa policy accelerates economic recovery

Home Ministry should consider granting multiple-entry visas.

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LETTER | Will Covid-19 numbers for last year be repeated this year?

LETTER | Will Covid-19 numbers for last year be repeated this year?

If so, 2022 will be another lost year.

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LETTER | Opportune time for CVLB to lift taxi restrictions

LETTER | Opportune time for CVLB to lift taxi restrictions

The board needs to look towards the future.

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LETTER | Commercial vehicles should be allowed to run if roadworthy

LETTER | Commercial vehicles should be allowed to run if roadworthy

Mechanical condition is more important than the vehicle's age.

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LETTER | Dealing with motor insurance and floods

LETTER | Dealing with motor insurance and floods

Drive carefully and be mindful where you park.

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