Health Ministry to be consulted on possible SOP relaxation for international tourists, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry’s (MOH) views will be sought on possible “slight relaxation” of SOPs to allow the country’s borders to be opened to international tourists, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Prime Minister said the country’s borders have remained closed since March 2020 due to concerns over Covid-19 infections.

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