THE ministry of tourism, arts and culture has proposed three more destinations to be opened via the domestic tourism bubble.

Its minister, Nancy Shukri, said the destinations are Genting Highlands, Tioman and Malacca.

 She said the proposal has been approved at the Covid-19 ministerial quartet meeting today.

“Today, we approved these three destinations and the matter will be brought to the special meeting (special committee on tackling Covid-19) tomorrow,” she told the media at Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur today.

Today’s meeting was chaired by senior defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein and was attended by Nancy as well as Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Nancy said the standard operating procedure for the three destinations will be studied, especially the entry SOP into Malacca as it involves a wide area.

 Industry players in the three destinations have been told to be ready to receive visitors, she added.

On the Langkawi island initiative which ran from September 16 to 19, she said 6,662 tourists entered the island by air while 3,483 more came in via ferry.

Meanwhile, Faizal said that at the meeting, his ministry proposed the reopening of stadiums to spectators for tournaments such as football and other suitable sports.

“It is also to celebrate Malaysia Cup which will be starting soon. All SOP will  be studied and have to be complied with to ensure safety,” he said.

Last Friday, gymnasiums and bowling alleys were allowed to open under phase two of the national recovery plan. – Bernama, September 21, 2021.