Malaysia bans all cruise ship calls
Malaysia has now imposed a blanket ban on all cruise ship calls.
No cruise ships are permitted to dock at the country’s ports until further notice, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Malaysia’s two main ports at Penang and Port Klang near Kuala Lumpur issued letters to cruise lines and travel agents citing instructions from the health and transport ministries.
"We are hopeful that this is a temporary measure and with concerted efforts of all parties, it will be resolved as soon as possible," said Port Klang general manager Capt K. Subramaniam.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow backed the cruise ship ban.
"Although it could affect the tourism industry, it’s too big a risk," he said.
Malaysia had nearly 200 cruise ship calls last year attractiing about 450,000 passengers.
The Health Ministry said 10 new Covid-19 cases were detected this weekend bringing the total number to 93.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Euromonitor International unveils world’s top 100 city destinations for 2025