Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) has agreed to fully open the country’s borders by March to support the country’s economic recovery.
NRC chairman Muhyiddin Yassin told a press conference on Tuesday that it agreed to the full opening of the borders as early as March 1 without the need for mandatory quarantine.
Muhyiddin, however, noted that those entering the country would have to undergo Covid-19 tests before and right after arriving into the country as recommended by the Health Ministry.
“The opening of national borders needs to be implemented in a planned manner and based on current risk assessments,” Muhyiddin said.
Mr. Muhyiddin added that the Ministry of Health would announce the full details on the requirements and the standard operating procedures of the border reopening soon.
He also said that the borders would be open to all countries.
Malaysia's borders have remained largely closed since the first lockdown was imposed in March 2020, save for citizens returning home, students, permanent residents, and businessmen.
Malaysia recently resumed the vaccinated travel lane with Singapore and has agreed to begin a travel corridor with Indonesia early this year.
NRC chairman Muhyiddin Yassin told a press conference on Tuesday that it agreed to the full opening of the borders as early as March 1 without the need for mandatory quarantine.
Muhyiddin, however, noted that those entering the country would have to undergo Covid-19 tests before and right after arriving into the country as recommended by the Health Ministry.
“The opening of national borders needs to be implemented in a planned manner and based on current risk assessments,” Muhyiddin said.
Mr. Muhyiddin added that the Ministry of Health would announce the full details on the requirements and the standard operating procedures of the border reopening soon.
He also said that the borders would be open to all countries.
Malaysia's borders have remained largely closed since the first lockdown was imposed in March 2020, save for citizens returning home, students, permanent residents, and businessmen.
Malaysia recently resumed the vaccinated travel lane with Singapore and has agreed to begin a travel corridor with Indonesia early this year.
