AL CiTY UNWER51TY Date: SEPTEMBER 2021 Course: BBCE3013 Malaysian Economy SHORT AND LONG ESSAY QUESTIONS [TOTAL = 100 MARKS] Answer ALL FOUR questions. QUESTION 1 (25 MARKS) Cancellation of Visit Malaysia Campaign 2020 (VM2020) Following the recent Movement Control Order (M00) in the wake of the COVlD-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has decided to take the following pre- emptive actions: . Cancellation of Visit Malaysia Campaign 2020 (VM2020) . Afreeze on all over-the-oounter and online services for new application, license renewal of travel operating business and travel, tourist guide, tourism training institute and registration of rated tourist accommodation premises as well as spa and foot massage centre. The cancellation of Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) with immediate effect is in line with the impact of COVlD-19 outbreak which has profoundly affected the tourism sector in Malaysia and the whole world. Afreeze on all over-the-oounter and online services at Tourism Licensing Division and MOTAC state ofces concerning tourism licensing including business travel operator, tourist guide, tourism training institute and registration of rated tourist accommodation premises, spa centre and foot massage centre is also effective immediately until 31 March 2020. Pursuant to the media statement issued by the National Security Council on the M00, all tourist accommodation premises are allowed to operate at minimum level. Their services are to be rendered to guests who have already checked-in into the hotels before 18 March 2020, whilst food and beverages are restricted to room service only. On that note, the guests are to remain in their rooms throughout the quarantine period. Check-ins at the tourist accommodation premises during the Movement Control Order are allowed but on a limited scale. For guests who have to extend their stay due to the implementation of M00, they may book andlor check-in with the tourist accommodation premises according to their budget. However, new checkins for domestic tourists are not allowed. On this note, I urge the public to abide by the rule of social distancing during the implementation of the M00 and to get verified information from official sources. Together, let us do our part to flatten the curve and pray for the safety of our beloved country and people. Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri Minister Tourism, Arts and Culture 18 March 2020 Source: Adapted from Minister Office Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, 2020. Page 2 of 9 41L CITY UNIVERSTTY Date: SEPTEMBER 2021 Course: BBCE3013 Malaysian Economy (3) (b) (C) Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has announced the cancellation of Visit Malaysia Campaign 2020 based on the speech above. Discuss the impacts of cancellation of visit Malaysia Campaign 2020 on Malaysian Economy. (10 marks) Malaysia's tourism industry has suffered an estimated RM3bil in losses to date due to the Covid -19 coronavirus outbreak. In your opinion suggest THREE (3) measures for Malaysian government to fix this problem as tourism sector is one of the largest sources of income from foreign exchange earnings. (5 marks) The tourism industry has contributed significantly to the Malaysian economy over the last 30 years, particularly in terms of foreign exchange earnings and job creation. The industry has thrived and contributed to our economy in many ways. Henoe, explain FIVE (5) role of tourism industry to the Malaysian economy. (10 marks) Page 3 of 9