Pangkor Island is expected to reopen to tourists who are fully vaccinated from Nov 1, said Perak Housing, Local Government and Tourism Committee chairperson Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi.

However, she said the decision to reopen the island is subject to the approval of the National Security Council after all information, requirements and standard operating procedure (SOP) have been tabled by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

“Based on the latest information received, only 87 individuals of the 8,026 residents including tour operators have not been vaccinated due...