KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): In response to the novel Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Malindo Air) has announced a temporary suspension of two additional flights between Malaysia and China.

In statement today, the carrier said the flights involved are: Kota Kinabalu — Tianjin — Kota Kinabalu, effective Feb 1 to Feb 29, 2020 and Johor Bahru — Guangzhou — Johor Baru, effective Feb 11 to Feb 29, 2020.

Malindo Air had earlier announced a temporary halt of its thrice weekly flight services between Kota Kinabalu and Wuhan, effective Jan 24, 2020 till further notice.