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LETTER | The Grim Reaper lurks in drive-in cinemas - carbon monoxide

LETTER | The Grim Reaper lurks in drive-in cinemas - carbon monoxide

With the launch of Malaysia's first drive-in cinema in Ipoh, precautions need to be taken.

LETTER | Why study tourism?

LETTER | Why study tourism?

Until smart learning is instituted and concrete actions are taken, tourism will remain at its infancy in this country.
LETTER | Air charters to kickstart international tourism

LETTER | Air charters to kickstart international tourism

It is now crucial to target and to create niche markets and for industry players to consolidate.
LETTER | Sloganeering is too old school

LETTER | Sloganeering is too old school

Government slogans are hollow if not followed up with exceptional customer service.

LETTER | Expedite travel with five countries

LETTER | Expedite travel with five countries

We should be in talks with S'pore, Indonesia, China, Thailand and Brunei to reopen borders for economic revival.

LETTER | String the pearls around Peninsular Malaysia

LETTER | String the pearls around Peninsular Malaysia

Why the peninsula remains relatively undiscovered by the large number of foreign tourists we have...

LETTER | Road accidents -the elephant in the room example

LETTER | Road accidents -the elephant in the room example

When it comes to road safety, it is time the authorities think beyond the 3Es and embrace the fourth E.
LETTER | Little change in local tours over 47 years

LETTER | Little change in local tours over 47 years

Many cities in the country are still not offering affordable bus tours.
LETTER | Paradigm shift key to tour operators’ survival

LETTER | Paradigm shift key to tour operators’ survival

The reality is that international travel for this year and the next will largely be for essential travel and not leisure and tourism.

LETTER | Cruises will lead recovery in tourism

LETTER | Cruises will lead recovery in tourism

Apart from tourism revenue, economic spin-offs when cruise ships dock include the purchase of fuel, food supplies.

LETTER | International travel no longer like before

LETTER | International travel no longer like before

Future travel must be governed strictly by equitable rules practised by all suppliers and consumers.
LETTER | What can tourist guides do now?

LETTER | What can tourist guides do now?

LETTER | Not all 15,000 registered tourist guides are solely dependent on guiding for income but those affected are in dire straits.

Letter: Surrender or bleed to death?

Letter: Surrender or bleed to death?

LETTER | With limited funds in both the public and private sectors, most travel agencies will close shop.

Give half the fines collected to road accident victims

Give half the fines collected to road accident victims

LETTER | The govt is studying to increase the penalty for motorists driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and for dangerous driving.

Drunk drivers - preventive measures more effective than harsh laws

Drunk drivers - preventive measures more effective than harsh laws

LETTER | Banning a driver from driving for at least three years after causing death on the road is a laugh.

Malaysia has a new attraction

Malaysia has a new attraction

LETTER | The Miss Universe mix-up was a blessing in disguise as it became the centre of attention.

Criteria towards a friendlier Malaysia

Criteria towards a friendlier Malaysia

LETTER | Kudos to Immigration Dept, Malacca gov't on Vist Malaysia Year preparation. 

Speed up e-hailing for tour buses plan

Speed up e-hailing for tour buses plan

LETTER | Fast-track the process by organising a forum to allow stakeholders to present their views. 

Return of minibuses a long time coming

Return of minibuses a long time coming

LETTER | Their reintroduction should be speeded up.

Learn the proper way to greet

Learn the proper way to greet

LETTER | The 'Malaysian Greeting' may look deceptively simple, but without practice, one can look mechanical or clumsy.

Stop abuse of dominant positions to rake in money

Stop abuse of dominant positions to rake in money

LETTER | The new rules imposed on tour and e-hailing vehicles at KLIA warrant investigation by MyCC.

Carry on riding, Gojek riders

Carry on riding, Gojek riders

LETTER | Indonesian ride-sharing company has reasons to be proud for creating an Asean household brand.

Re-introducing bike hailing service will benefit the B40 group

Re-introducing bike hailing service will benefit the B40 group

LETTER | Bike hailing riders can also play their part to help make the roads safer.

'Family trees planting' can attract S'porean tourists to Sarawak

'Family trees planting' can attract S'porean tourists to Sarawak

Statos can promote S'wak's natural attractions to boost tourist arrivals from the island nation.