CORONAVIRUS | Penang Port and Port Klang confirm issuing notices on the temporary ban, which is meant to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
| A blanket ban has been issued on all cruise ships coming into the country due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases.reported that this immediate ban, which is a temporary measure, took effect following instructions from the Health Ministry and Transport Ministry.
The circular said all cruise vessels are temporarily restricted from entering any Malaysian port until further notice. “We are hopeful that this is a temporary measure and with concerted efforts of all parties, it will be resolved soonest possible, ” said PKA general manager K Subramaniam.
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