Political observers note that Han could still run as an independent candidate or form a new political party, with Seoul or Daegu mentioned as potential constituencies. In an advisory, the High Commission recommended that Malaysians visiting areas with reported Nipah virus cases wear face masks in public places to reduce droplet exposure and avoid crowded areas where possible. In a related development, India’s Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans from animals and can spread through contaminated food or direct human-to-human contact. In 2025, Cambodia exported 343,577 tons of fresh bananas, marking an increase of approximately 30% in export volume.