PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has revealed total cancellations of 95,972 bookings following the novel coronavirus outbreak, amounting to RM40 million in losses of revenue up to Feb 9. He cited concerns over worries linked to the disease outbreak although the situation in Malaysia remained under control. “The tourism industry came to a halt when China first barred its citizens from travelling on Jan 26 at the height of the Chinese New Year holidays. “Subsequently various similar restrictions were put in place by other countries to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. In the same statement, MAH chief executive officer Yap Lip Seng said a slew of ideas was presented to both ministries, including on easing the industry stakeholders’ cash flow constraints.

Source: New Strait Times February 10, 2020 13:41 UTC