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All travellers arriving from abroad, including from China, must go through a fever screening at the international entry points in Malaysia.

The Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) has urged the government to temporarily suspend the entry of tourists from China into the country until the daily cases of Covid-19 in China decrease.

As 2022 comes to a close, many Malaysians are still struggling to comprehend the recent landslide that hit a popular camping ground in Gohtong Jaya and claimed the lives of 31 people.

Local Government Development minister Nga Kor Ming said flash floods were a chronic problem that not only upset the people, but also affected the image of Kuala Lumpur.

The pension payment of RM847.60 a month would be paid to the victim’s parents.

"So far, police have taken statements from 77 witnesses, including the injured victims, families, campsite operators, and workers as well as the rescue team personnel.”

About 70% of the construction work at Sections 1 and 2 of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), covering 82 kilometres from Tunjong in Pasir Puteh to Setiu in Terengganu, has been affected by the floods that occurred last week.

Fahmi said he will receive a comprehensive briefing on this matter from TM on Jan 3, 2023 after receiving a detailed briefing on the KL Tower management concession from KKD on Dec 14.

With Ipoh mentioned as the first destination in the list of 18 of Asia's Most Underrated Places by the CNN Travel portal, the Perak state government is further intensifying promotions to attract as many tourists and investors as possible to the state capital.

The remains of the last victim, believed to be a boy aged between seven and 12, were found at 4.53pm on Saturday, the ninth day the search and rescue operation was conducted.