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The Penang State Government has approved moratoriums for hotels, tourist attractions, theme parks and travel agencies in Penang, said Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin.

He said the moratoriums that will be provided by the State Government include water bill for the year 2021; moratorium for quit rent for the year 2021; assessment rates for the year 2021; as well as business license fees for the year 2021.

“The State Government is aware of the challenges faced by the tourism players and hopes that these initiatives will help them brace through these difficult times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he added.

“Industry players who are interested to apply for the above moratoriums will have to submit formal written applications to the respective agencies,” he said.