No directive needed, Middle East airspace already closed, says Loke


SEPANG: There is no government directive to halt flights to the Middle East, but airlines cannot proceed as the airspace is already closed, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

“There is no directive per se. Even if we don’t issue an order, they can’t fly anyway,” he said.

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