Langkawi tourism bubble gives hope to other destinations in Malaysia


Pantai Chenang in Langkawi may not be as lively as it used to be before the pandemic, but at least the beach is no longer overcrowded. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

It has been nearly a month since the Langkawi travel bubble kicked off on Sept 16, and it seems like the programme has been a success.

Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) chief executive officer Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib said in a report that up to Sept 30, tourist arrivals under the programme generated RM15.97mil in revenue for Langkawi.

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