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PETALING JAYA (June 21): Langkawi will be the first pilot area for Malaysian government’s green bubble programme. The scenic island is expected to welcome the tourists in another three months once 80% of the island's population is vaccinated, reported Free Malaysia Today.
The green bubble programme, which was initiated by the tourism, arts and culture ministry (MOTAC), could be a solution to the local tourism industry which has been badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
MOTAC Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Langkawi is a perfect pilot area for the “green bubble” as it’s an isolated island with a smaller population (110,000), with a single entry and exit point from Langkawi international airport.
The green bubble programme allows residents from states with fewer than 40 active Covid-19 cases to travel between states.
The minister stressed that it’s crucial to accelerate the vaccination process as only states with herd immunity (80% of population vaccinated) will begin the green bubble programme.
Other than Langkawi, MOTAC has also identified other travel destinations, such as Kota Kinabalu, Desaru Coast, Penang, Pulau Perhentian, Melaka, Genting Highlands and Pulau Tioman as areas that could implement the green bubble programme.
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