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M'sia's tourism sector gets more funding

RM80m will go into promoting Malaysia as a destination; existing landmarks to be spruced up, new ones developed

Published Tue, Sep 15, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA'S tourism sector received a considerable shot in the arm from stimulus measures unveiled on Monday, including an additional RM80 million (S$26 million) to run activities to promote Malaysia as a holiday destination.

Industry players described the move as timely, given the government's budget cuts and a slowdown in tourist arrivals despite the devalued ringgit.

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