Penang imposes a temporary halt on medical tourism


GEORGE TOWN: After the arrival of three Indonesians seeking medical treatment here drew much flak on social media, the state wants all agencies regulating medical tourism to report to it.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang had temporarily stopped all medical tourism activities due to a recent spike in Covid-19 cases here over the past week.

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