Reservations on island’s progress


Pangkor’s duty-free status is expected to revive tourism. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star

PANGKOR’S duty-free status, which has been long-awaited by locals and tourists, marks a promising start to the year.

In fact, the island’s new status effective Jan 1 is timely since the launch of Visit Malaysia 2020.

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