Malaysia is gradually lifting the three month old ban on foreigners from entering into the country as it is now in the COVID-19 recovery stage.  Malaysia had earlier closed its borders for foreign visitors to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The country has now agreed to allow Singaporeans and Bruneians to enter into Malaysia without having to apply to the Malaysian Immigration Department. They will not have to undergo COVID-19 screening or 14 days quarantine at home, subject to the governments of Singapore and Brunei also giving same treatment to Malaysia nationals.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the Senior Minister (Security Cluster), said “The Malaysian government also agreed to allow Singaporeans and Bruneians to enter the country without having to seek Immigration permission.” during his press conference on the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) on Saturday (June 20)

“The permission to enter Malaysia without restrictions would only be granted to Singaporeans and Bruneians who were living in their respective countries,” he added.

Under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), the government is also reopening its border to allow expatriates to enter into the country and they also need not ask for the individual permission from the Malaysian Immigration Department. The permission is given to expatriates in Category Ep1, those with Professional Visit Pass and Resident Talent Pass holding senior management posts.

In addition to above, all visitors from these countries are also required to undergo COVID-19 screening test in their home country before leaving for Malaysia or to do so on arrival in the country. This is important to prevent import of COVID-19 cases in the country.

In regards to COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, the country has reported a total number of 8,535 confirmed cases which are under treatment and 121 patients have lost their lives. However, 8,070 patients who tested positive to COVID-19 have completely recovered from the virus, as of Saturday (June 20).