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Malawi added to country travel ban list

Dec 01, 2021

The Health Minister says one more African country has been added to the list of nations under a temporary travel ban.

Khairy Jamaluddin says it now includes Malawi.

It’s due to the emergence of the new Omicron variant overseas.

On another note, Khairy has urged senior citizens and those with comorbidities to hold off on plans to travel abroad.

He also wants them to avoid crowded places.

He adds that authorities will prepare a list of high-risk countries, which will be updated daily.

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Agong fully supports measures against Omicron

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is fully supportive of the Health Ministry’s measures to prevent the spread of Omicron.

The King also hopes that everyone will remain cautious and to complete their COVID jabs, including taking the booster shot.

Currently, no Omicron cases have been detected in Malaysia.

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Govt launches new KL Air Traffic Control Center

The government has launched the new KL Air Traffic Control Center.

The PM says the center will help the civil aviation industry bounce back after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says it also includes a new air traffic management system to be on par with other developed nations.