Travel anxiety takes away the joy of holidaying abroad for Malaysians


As international borders gradually reopen, travel anxiety has become a pressing concern that could take away the joy of seeing the world again. — GRAE DICKASON/Pixabay

The recent reopening of the country’s borders – which includes the scrapping of mandatory quarantine for inbound tourists and returning citizens – spells good news for many Malaysians who can’t wait to travel abroad again. For some, however, being cooped up at home for more than two years has shattered their confidence to see the world once more.

Such is the case for entrepreneur Nur Batrisyia Nizam Shah, 22. Despite being an avid traveller (she travelled overseas about twice a year before Covid-19), there’s a part of her that still remains fearful of travelling now.

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