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Impact of the epidemic flood The Malaysian government's New Year's Eve event was cancelled

author:Overseas network

Source: China News Network

Kuala Lumpur, December 31 (China News Service) -- The 2022 New Year is approaching, affected by the epidemic and in order to show respect for the victims of the December floods, many traditional New Year's Eve activities in Malaysia were cancelled on the evening of the 31st, and the official also urged the people to abide by the epidemic prevention measures.

Prime Minister Ismail has announced that in order to show "respect and sympathy" for the flood victims, the government's New Year's Eve countdown event will be cancelled and replaced by a prayer ceremony for peace.

The head of the Malaysian police also said on the 31st that it has instructed the state police to strengthen patrols at places where people may gather for new year's greetings and "take measures against anyone who violates epidemic prevention regulations.". The police in kuala lumpur, the capital, also issued a statement reminding the public that landmarks such as KLCC and Pavilion Square will not hold New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations on the evening of the 31st, and said that it is difficult to maintain social distancing during the New Year's Eve group gathering.

Health Minister Khairi also recently warned that "the Omiljung mutant virus is already here (in Malaysia)", and the public must test themselves in advance and take preventive measures at the New Year's social gathering. He said that although the number of confirmed cases of the Opichron variant virus in Malaysia has increased, the government does not want to take strict control measures again, but this depends on the cooperation of the public to prevent the epidemic.

As of 24 December, Malaysia has confirmed 62 cases of Omilon, and on 28 December, Malaysia officially announced 306 new confirmed cases of suspected Omiljung, but the whole gene sequencing has yet to be determined.

The reporter saw on the streets of Kuala Lumpur on the evening of the 31st that the traffic was still dense. Near the Pavilion Mall in Kuala Lumpur, although there are no fireworks displays, the flow of people has increased compared to the past, with young people and families mostly traveling. (End)

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