KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to restrict international cruise ships from docking at ports in the country as concerns grow over the deadly novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. “We have not banned any cruise ships (from docking in the country). Reuters reported on Feb 6 that the health authority in Taiwan banned all international cruise ships from docking at the island from Thursday. The AFP recently reported that cruise lines worldwide have denied boarding to passengers and crew who have recently travelled to China. According to the report, Clia represents some of the world's largest and best-known cruise lines, including TUI, Aida, MSC, Costa, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises.

Source: New Strait Times February 07, 2020 05:37 UTC