Melaka enhances tuberculosis monitoring as a precaution, with no reported impact on tourist arrivals or complaints from the tourism sector so far.
MELAKA: The state government is intensifying surveillance measures against the spread of tuberculosis as a precautionary step.
This action is being taken despite no complaints being received from the State Health Department or tourism industry players so far.
Melaka Tourism Promotion Division General Manager Nasrul Ahmad stated there is currently no need for drastic action.
He confirmed the disease’s spread has not directly impacted the state’s tourism industry.
“As of today, we have not received any feedback or complaints from hotels, restaurant operators, or travel agencies regarding a decrease in tourist numbers due to this issue,” he said.
Nasrul added that the State Health Department has also not reported any alarming situations.
He was speaking after attending the Gema Ramadan Ceremony with Police and Military Retirees in Ujong Pasir.
The event was officiated by State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Exco Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman.
Nasrul said this in response to concerns about TB potentially affecting Melaka’s tourism sector.
The sector is currently preparing for major events under Visit Melaka Year 2.0 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
He added that the state government takes public health issues seriously.
Authorities are working closely with health officials to ensure the situation remains under control.
“While there has been no direct impact on tourism yet, we are still taking a cautious approach,” he said.
Nasrul warned that improper public health monitoring could have future implications for the industry.
The current approach involves infection control, case monitoring, and preventing community transmission.
Commenting on tourist arrivals, Nasrul said health screenings continue at major entry points.
These include Melaka Sentral, the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex, and the airport.
“Health screenings are being conducted as usual by authorities, including the Health and Immigration Departments,” he said.
So far, no reports or complaints have been received from enforcement officers at those entry points.
Earlier at the event, 50 police and military retirees were honoured for their contributions.
