Writer Rachel Tan, 37, who is based here, said she plans to fly to Japan but has not made any bookings yet. Trainer George D’Cruz, 30, from Gombak, said he is not too worried about the current situation as he is planning to visit Vietnam and Hong Kong. “Initially I wanted to travel because of the strong ringgit, but if it weakens, perhaps I will travel domestically instead,” he said. “I have a trip to China in June, and so far the travel agency hasn’t updated me about the price of the flight ticket. Asked about her travel plans for the end of the year, Lee said she had none, citing the likelihood that rising fuel prices will drive up airfares.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 18:04 UTC