Malaysia in talks to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan: PM Mahathir

Reuters

29 January, 2020, 11:45 am

Last modified: 29 January, 2020, 01:07 pm

Malaysia in talks to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan: PM Mahathir

A total of 78 Malaysians are currently in Wuhan

Reuters

29 January, 2020, 11:45 am

Last modified: 29 January, 2020, 01:07 pm

Malaysia in talks to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan: PM Mahathir

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday Kuala Lumpur was in talks with China to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

A total of 78 Malaysians are currently in Wuhan, he said.

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