Langkawi bubble: Testing no longer required but still encouraged

The government will no longer require tourists visiting Langkawi to undergo Covid-19 testing before departing for the island.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said his ministry has reviewed the pre-departure testing requirement in the wake of interstate travel and tourism being allowed since Oct 11 and decided the requirement is no longer necessary.

He pointed out that up to Oct 10, 54,341 travellers...