Omicron: Ministry bans 48 countries, territories from Langkawi tourism bubble

The Health Ministry has banned tourists from 48 countries and territories, or those who have been to those localities within 14 days, from participating in the Langkawi tourism bubble.

According to a statement released earlier this evening, the ministry is imposing the ban due to concern over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.

Of the 48, 26 were on the list because they reported the new variant, while the other 22...