A Philippine man was the 18th case of A/H1N1 flu in Malaysia, the Malaysian Health Ministry confirmed on Tuesday.

The ministry said in a statement that the victim was detected flu symptoms of fever and cough during the screening process at the airport on Sunday when he arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Manila, the Philippines, on MH705 flight.

The man was confirmed for the virus Monday afternoon after he was tested positive in Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

The ministry was tracking down all passengers and crew members aboard the flight.

(Xinhua News Agency June 17, 2009)