PETALING JAYA: With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, many theme parks and tourism industry players have resorted to using their own reserves as well as cost-cutting measures to sustain their operations. Malaysian Association of Amusement Theme Park and Family Attractions (Matfa) president Tan Sri Richard Koh said their members were already using whatever reserves they currently have to sustain themselves. We look at our reserves and allocate what we have to pay for workers’ salary, rent and bank loans. To cut cost, Koh said they had no choice but to retrench workers while those who remained had to take a pay cut or unpaid leave. In a recent post, Bukit Gambang Resort City in Kuantan said operations at its hotel and theme parks, including Safari Park, would be closed until further notice.

Source: The Star August 08, 2021 23:26 UTC