The country’s main airport operator, Malaysia Airports welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the reopening of Malaysia’s borders on 1 April 2022 and its transition into the endemic phase.
The Chairman of Malaysia Airports, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir expresses his gratitude on this recent decision by the government, “The reopening of borders will be the turning point in Malaysia’s economic recovery.
Similarly, it will improve Malaysia Airports’ performance because of the increase in international passenger traffic movements. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia received 26 million tourist arrivals into the country which generated a total of RM86 billion in tourist expenditures.
With borders reopening, the country will be able to regain this source of income. On top of that, global market demands on local industries will also increase and all these will potentially spur Malaysia’s economic recovery at a faster rate.”
Dr Zambry also gave his commitment that Malaysia Airports will fully support the government’s efforts by ensuring that service quality at the airport remains at the highest level as part of measures in ensuring readiness to receive more passengers in the coming months.
