Not good to tighten SOP for incoming travellers, says Tourism Ministry


KUALA LUMPUR: It is neither appropriate nor effective for now to tighten the standard operating procedures for the entry of travellers from other countries including China, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said the people's safety and health would remain a priority for the ministry but added that it is important to strike a balance between the people's well-being and the country's economic interests.

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