Malaysia reopen borders

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Malaysia border reopening on Apr 1: What travellers need to know (CNA)

KUALA LUMPUR: Two years after Malaysia closed its borders on Mar 18, 2020 in the wake of a global pandemic, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced ...

Travellers who enter Malaysia in the last week of March will be released from quarantine on Apr 1, the minister said. Advertisement For example, they cannot dine at restaurants if they are not fully vaccinated,” the minister said. Advertisement Advertisement Mr Ismail Sabri said in a press conference on Tuesday (Mar 8) that this reopening is part of its “Transitioning to Endemicity” phase.

Malaysia to reopen border to international visitors from April 1 (The Straits Times)

The move will allow travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the country without quarantine. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

The country has also been gradually easing its virus protocols. "I believe this has been long-awaited by the people. However, the number of cases in categories 3, 4 and 5 are very low, which is 0.7 per cent," said Mr Ismail, referring to the serious categories of Covid-19 that include hospitalisations.

Malaysia's borders to reopen on April 1, no quarantine for fully ... (The Business Times)

Malaysia will reopen its international borders on April 1, including the land routes between Singapore and Johor, as the country transits to a Covid-19 ...

Malaysia To Reopen Borders To All International Travellers Starting ... (AUGUSTMAN)

After being shut for international travellers for the past two years, Malaysia's borders are finally being reopened effective April 1, 2022.

They will be required, however, to undergo a RT-PCR test two days before departure and a rapid test (RTK) upon arrival. The Prime Minister is also confident that the reopening of Malaysia’s borders will not only give Malaysians the freedom to travel abroad and international tourists the opportunity to visit the country after two years, but also that it will effectively boost the country’s economy. Fully vaccinated international visitors, as well as citizens returning to Malaysia, will not be required to undergo quarantine upon arrival.

Malaysia to reopen borders to all travellers from 1 Apr 2022 (Human Resources Online)

Foreigners entering Malaysia with valid travel documents will be able to enter without MyTravelPass, and will instead just need to download and use the ...

As part of this transition, the employee capacity limits at the workplace, which were previously determined according to the number of vaccinated employees, will be abolished. At the same time, citizens of foreign countries, with valid travel documents, can also enter and exit Malaysia without the need to apply for MyTravelPass, which is to be abolished. - Last, the decision aims to provide comfort for travellers, and ease their journey.

Malaysia to reopen international borders on April 1 [NSTTV] (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is finally ready to fully reopen its international borders - which have remained close for about two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic - as it enters a transitional phase into endemicity from Apr 1.

"Travellers who have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are no longer required to undergo quarantine. The Thai government this evening said a VTL with Malaysia is scheduled to launch on March 15. He said the decision was made based on three fundamentals, namely scientific data, comparisons with the border reopening of other countries, and to provide convenience to travellers.

Malaysia to reopen borders April 1 after two years (ABC News)

Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronaviurs restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.

From April 1, fully vaccinated travelers will not need to undergo quarantine after entering Malaysia but must be tested two days before traveling and within 24 hours of their arrival. Since then, 99% of adult Malaysians have received two doses of vaccine, and 64% have also received a booster shot. “Most importantly, Malaysia is now an open destination."