Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Tuesday declared that Malaysia will be able to reopen its borders more quickly from April 1 and allow travelers to enter the country without quarantine who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
In the months since March, Malaysia continues to adhere to some of the most strict restriction on travel in Asia in an effort to limit coronavirus outbreaks. The majority of foreigners barred from entry and leaving Malaysians being subjected to quarantine.
The decision to open the borders to international travelers as per the Prime Minister was taken following a thorough analysis of a variety of factors, such as the vaccination program in the country and the economic situation, as well as the management of risk being conducted by the authorities.
He also stated that his choice was based upon three fundamentals: Scientific Data, comparisons with other countries opening their borders, and the desire to offer travellers conveniences.
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The requirements for travel to Malaysia
The requirement for quarantine has been eliminated. necessary for those who have had 2 doses of vaccine Covid-19. It is enough to take an RT-PCR test for two days prior to travel as well as the RTK antibody test in the 24 hour period after arriving in Malaysia.
The Health Ministry of Malaysia will give more details in the coming days to those who have other vaccination statuses like those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons or are not fully vaccination-free.
“The standard operating procedures, especially on land and sea entry points, will be announced soon,” The PM was quoted during a press conference at the Parliament today.
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The vaccine is a travel Lane (VTL)
He also said that arrangements using the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) could be made for countries that have not yet fully reopened their frontiers.
Malaysia has signed the process of negotiating a VTL agreement in conjunction with Singapore and is expected to announce additional details regarding VTLs in Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand. Additionally, the Thai government has confirmed that an VTL to Malaysia will commence on the 15th of March.
In addition in addition, in addition, the Malaysian government is currently engaged in talks to Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea as well as in the United Kingdom to establish Vaccinated travel Lanes.
