‘Don’t overreact’ to travellers from China, says Malaysian tourism minister amid COVID-19 concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Amid concerns over the COVID-19 situation in China, Malaysian tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing has cautioned the public not to overreact to travellers arriving from China.

While stressing that the government will ensure the people’s health as a priority, Mr Tiong added that there has been no COVID-19 cases reported from tourists, including those from China.Tighter border health checks in Malaysia not meant to discriminate against any country: PM Anwar She said there were no infections or symptoms detected at border entry points even though Malaysia had received the arrival of about 7,000 tourists from China since Jan 8.

On Sunday, Free Malaysia Today reported Mr Tiong as saying that his ministry will station officers who are fluent in Mandarin at all international airports in Malaysia to help Chinese tourists who are not able to speak in English.

Yes now they building empires in your jb town with mala or Chinese food and slowly they’ll open more shops and bring in their ppl also, be careful not let them take over your country😆

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