Fingerprint capture system raises Ebola fears


PETALING JAYA: Some frequent flyers are questioning whether the fingerprint biometric capture system at the KL International Airport (KLIA) and other points of entry may cause the spread of diseases.

Australian Byran Cowan, who flew into Malaysia recently for work, said foreigners had to put two index fingers to be scanned on a surface that did not seem to be cleaned.

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