SEPANG, Aug 29 – The Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd, has tightened screening procedures for travelers entering through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 as part of its measures to mitigate the risk of mpox transmission.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that every traveler arriving on international flights will be screened by thermal scanners.
“In addition, if the flight originates from a high-risk country or if there are symptomatic passengers, all passengers and crew will be directed to the MOH health screening centre near gate C22, where further screening will be conducted.
“If anyone exhibits symptoms such as a high temperature, blistered skin, or swollen glands, they will be given a health alert card and referred to the nearest healthcare facility,” he told the media after conducting an on-site inspection at KLIA Terminal 1 today.
Dzulkefly reported that since Aug 16 to date, 3.26 million travelers have been screened at all international entry points nationwide.
“To date, no positive cases have been detected,” he added, noting that 34 suspected mpox cases have been reported at healthcare facilities, of which 33 have tested negative and one is still awaiting results.
Mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for the second time on Aug 14.
