Revival of Domestic Tourism in Malaysia after Months of Lockdown

After almost 20 months of closure and strict restrictions due to MCO in Malaysia, the government and the Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) have allowed travel for fully vaccinated citizens. This announcement is the first step to returning to life before the pandemic, reviving domestic tourism in Malaysia and reopening the country to the world.

Covid’s impact on Malaysia tourism

Covid-19 has been an unprecedented crisis for everyone in the world. Tourism, one of the most important sectors in Malaysia, was the most affected by this disease. In fact, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, it is estimated that the worldwide tourism sector will reach pre-Covid levels only by 2024.

According to the latest news, although the Malaysian government and the MTC are incentivizing the reopening, they admit that it will be hard to reach pre-Covid levels in the case of tourism. However, MTC is hopeful that domestic tourism in Malaysia will see a rise, since the Malaysian borders have been opened to international tourists.

Places to Visit in Malaysia

Tourism in Malaysia represents a big part of its economy. The country is the perfect destination for vacations all year round. Some of the best tourist attractions in Malaysia for international and domestic travellers include visiting the main cities and towns, such as Miri or Sarawak, visiting the islands, the national parks and nature reserves. 

Below you will find some of the places you must visit if you are fully vaccinated –

• Alor Setar: It is Malaysia’s second-largest city and among the most important ones on the west coast. It is 79 km from George Town and about 400 km from Kuala Lumpur, so people can easily reach here by bus. If you go to Alor Setar, you must visit Balai Besar, the Balai Nobat, The Tou Mu Kung Temple, and the Kota Kuala Kedah, among others.
• George Town: This place is one of the most populous cities in Malaysia and one of the most diverse in terms of ethnicities and religions. When you are here, you must try the various foods available here. To visit George Town, you can book a bus online ticket.
• Kuala Lumpur: It is the capital of Malaysia and is located about 440 kilometres from the famous city of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Lumpur is the country’s largest city and biggest financial and cultural centre. Some of the places you can visit here are the Petronas Twin Towers, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the shopping district of Bukit Bintang, Petaling Street, among many others. The best thing about Kuala Lumpur is that you can get online bus tickets from and to almost any place in Malaysia. You can easily book bus tickets online on redBus.
• Malacca City: It is known for being one of Malaysia’s oldest cities. Here, you will learn about the country’s rich heritage and history. The city benefits from a tropical rainforest climate, meaning that it has hot but humid weather all year. You can visit the A’Famosa Melaka, Christ Church, Coral Wonderland, St. Paul’s Church, and the Melaka River in this small but beautiful city.

The news indicated the revival of tourism in Malaysia, which means the citizens and foreigners can start planning vacations to various places around this beautiful country. Malaysia is a country whose economy depends a lot on tourism. For this reason, many bus operators, such as Transnasional, Plusliner, Sani Express, etc., offer numerous routes all around the country. 

So, get fully vaccinated to return to life before Covid and help revive domestic tourism in Malaysia by planning your next trip via redBus and booking your bus ticket online. 

To know about booking bus tickets in Malay, please visit – online tiket bas

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