Malaysia's first foreign tourism bubble opens with limited buzz

Langkawi hoteliers report subdued demand as globetrotters await wider reopening

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Langkawi ahead of its domestic tourism reopening in September: The island destination is now open to fully vaccinated international travelers. © Reuters

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's island resort bubble for foreign tourists opened on a subdued note Monday, with hoteliers seeing little pent-up demand.

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