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Thursday, July 17, 2014

MALAYSIA A BAD NAME FOR TOURISTS: Kidnaps, militant intrusions prompting large-scale booking cancellations - association

M'SIA A BAD NAME FOR TOURISTS: Kidnaps, militant intrusions prompting large-scale booking cancellations - association
PETALING JAYA - The east coast of Sabah is known for its breathtaking natural scenery, idyllic islands and one of the greatest scuba diving destinations in the world Pulau Sipadan. Unfortunately, with militant intrusion taking place repeatedly here, public security has become a major concern for the local authorities. Tourism industry and commercial activities are expected to be dampened.
The SMI Association of Malaysia deputy president Michael Kang pointed out that the repeated intrusion of militants from southern Philippines and worsening public security, many tourists have been turned away, severely bruising the tourism industry in the East Malaysian state.
He said during an interview with Sin Chew Daily that his association had received plenty of complaints from its members in Sabah and Sarawak, especially those involved in the tourism sector, that the number of tourists had plunged by more than 50% because of the intrusion of militants from southern Philippines.
"Many East Malaysian tourism operators have complained hat tourists have canceled their trips to the country because of the spate of abductions. Chinese and Taiwanese tourists, for example, for expressed expressed their intention to avoid Malaysia. Even high school graduates intending to backpack in Malaysia have met with strong objection from their parents.'
Kang emphasized that many investors could not differentiate between East Malaysia and West Malaysia, and had considered the country an unsafe destination that should be avoided for the time being.
He said the government should be resolved to take effective measures to address this issue. -Mysinchew

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