THE Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has extended the exemption period for licence renewal fee as well as additional licences for tourism operators and tourist guides who applied for renewal from July 1 until Dec 31, 2021.

The ministry, in a statement today, said this is among the initiatives to help ease the burden of tourism industry players who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

It said the fee exemption is also for tourism operators and tourist guides who have yet to receive approval for licence renewal due to the movement control order (MCO).

In addition, the exemption is given to tourism operators and tourist guides who have obtained the approval for licence renewal but are unable to make the payment due to the MCO.

“With the extension of the initiative, the ministry hopes that eligible tourism operators and tour guides will take the opportunity to apply for renewal within the stipulated period according to the expiration date of their respective licences,” it said.

The ministry also urged all tourism operators and tour guides to renew their licences within the stipulated period to ensure compliance with existing legislation. – Bernama, June 21, 2021.