Gov't says stakeholders consulted before decision to scrap social distancing on flights

Published: Jun 14, 2020 7:03 AM

CORONAVIRUS | The government is insisting stakeholder discussions were held prior to the decision to scrap social distancing measures to be carried out by airlines during the recovery movement control period (MCO).

According to Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong (photo), the stakeholders comprised airport operators, airlines, the Immigration Department, and Royal Malaysian Customs.

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