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Kota Kinabalu: The state Tourism, Culture, and Environment Ministry will discuss ways to establish air Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) between Sabah and regional countries that have yet to open their borders.

Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said VTL is a necessary stimulus to contribute to the state's economy while emphasising that the Ministry and industry players are ready to welcome tourists.

“The Ministry has frequently carried out engagement in this matter and as such, the Ministry has submitted a proposal to the Sabah Covid-19 Disaster Management Committee to implement the VTL between Kota Kindabalu and Singapore.

“Based on our interactions with industry players, we know they are prepared. However, we must make recommendations to the state disaster committee, which includes the National Security Council, the Health Ministry, and other related governmental departments and agencies, so that they can assess the risk of implementing VTL," said Joniston during a question-and-answer session at the Sabah assembly sitting, here, today.