Due to the severe recession in the tourism industry in this region, other related industries and businesses such as transportation, hotels, restaurants, etc. have also suffered serious financial and economic losses.
In 2020, the Malaysian government forecast more than 30 million foreign tourists, creating 3.5 million jobs and earning € 20 billion.
But with the Corona crisis, not only has this prediction be fulfilled, but there has been a 6% reduction in gross domestic product growth.