21 October, 2021
Commencing from 11 October 2021, Malaysians who have been fully vaccinated are permitted to travel abroad not only for official matters but also for tourism following the announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on 10 October 2021.
As part of the initiative to curb the spread of Covid-19, fully vaccinated Malaysians are still subject to the following conditions:
1. They are required to undertake the Covid-19 swab test which shows a negative result three days before they return from abroad.
2. They must undergo self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Malaysia. Home quarantine is permitted and the application can be made through the online portal seven to 10 days before they arrive in Malaysia2 .
Prior to this change, Malaysians who intended to travel abroad could only do so in limited circumstances, that is, emergencies, business trips and official government affairs. The announcement also indicated that the borders remain closed to foreigners unless prior permission has been obtained from the Director General of Immigration.
As part of the initiatives to curb the spread of Covid-19, all travellers from countries who have obtained their entry approvals must be fully vaccinated. They are required to undertake the RT-PCR test upon their arrival and thereafter undergo mandatory quarantine.
For further information, please contact:
Dhinesh Bhaskaran, Managing Partner, Shearn Delamore & Co
dhinesh@shearndelamore.com
