You and your friends would like to offer some ideas on how to overcome barriers to tourism in Malaysia.
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Malaysia have been trying to increase the amount of tourists, but it seems to be the same every year. So, what are the major barriers in our country??
One major barrier is language. The national language is Bahasa Melayu but English is widely used amongst the educated locals as well as those working in the service industry. Other languages spoken include Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, Hokkien and so on. Signboards and directions in the main cities and at major tourists points, are in Malay and English. Malaysians have recognized that the English language is an important tool for both business and tourism.
Besides that, the sun is strong throughout the year in Malaysia. Tourists must be adviced to take proper care against sunburn constantly . Dehydration and loss of salt through perspiration are two other common problems for the unprepared traveler. They must drink plenty of fluids and pack clothings suitable for a humid and hot weather.
Unfortunately , Malaysia have a reputation for its dishonest cabbies especially with tourists. Some of them are smartly dressed and even go as far as to make badges that indicate that they are a part of a licensed agent sanctioned by a local tourism association. The authorities have tried to solve this problem by having stiff fines on tout taxis, encouraging tourists to use the Airport Limo service or KLIA Express to get to or from the airport, and advising tourists of their rights via notices clearly placed in taxis.
It is good to be prepared before embarking on a journey anywhere. Tourists to Malaysia face the same rule. In order to ensure our hospitable spirit is remembered rather than the embarrassing acts of a few, the Tourist Board of Malaysia has advertised widely and printed pamplets and booklets giving handy tips and advice to tourists to Malaysia.
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