JOHOR BAHRU: The organisers of the 2020 Chingay Parade Festival here on Friday have called off the event after receiving advice from the Johor Government. Johor Bahru Tiong Hua Federation (JBTHF) said it had agreed to cancel the parade after considering the views of its affiliates as well as due to public interest. According to the statement, the measure was also taken after considering the fact security forces and the organisers could not determine the exact number of visitors expected to attend the parade. “The state government considers this decision as a precautionary measure following fears of a large-scale infection spread if the procession continues,” the statement said. So far, 18 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Malaysia.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2020 13:30 UTC