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The Malaysian state of Sabah plans to launch targeted support measures to boost its tourism sector in light of rising fuel costs. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Datuk Jafry Ariffin, emphasized that these steps aim to maintain demand and air connectivity to the state during these challenging times.
The Ajman government has announced the cancellation of tourism fees as part of a comprehensive support program aimed at enhancing the tourism sector. This decision comes in response to the economic challenges faced by the sector due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Malaysian Internal Tourism Association (MITA) has urged the government to provide tax relief to support the local tourism sector, suggesting that this measure would be quicker than direct fuel cost support. This comes amid rising diesel prices and the impacts of the war in Iran.
The government has announced a series of urgent measures aimed at bolstering the resilience of the tourism sector, which is a vital economic source for the country. This comes amid increasing calls for long-term strategies to ensure the sustainability of this crucial industry.