COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Malaysia (17 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens are allowed to enter. Permanent residents can enter with prior written approval from Malaysian Immigration.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers are not permitted to enter until at least 31 December 2020 unless they meet one of the following exceptions:

• Travellers with a diplomatic passport;

• Children and spouses of citizens of Malaysia with a visa in their passport and with prior written permission from Malaysian immigration;

• Travellers holding a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) with printed entry approval from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Malaysian immigration.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Transit for foreign nationals may be allowed through the international terminals of the airports as long as they remain airside.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• All arriving travellers must undergo a health screening process which includes a visual test of an individual’s health and a temperature check. Travellers with symptoms may be tested.

Test certificate required?

• No

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers must quarantine at a designated government facility for 14 days at their own expense.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Travellers arriving in Sarawak must complete a Sarawak entry form along with a health declaration e-form before departure here.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Travellers must install the MySejahtera app.

Airline restrictions

• Significant

• Some international passenger flights are operating.

• Domestic flight services are operating.

• A face mask is mandatory in the airport.

• Passengers should maintain at least one-meter physical distance in the airport.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Travellers are not permitted to enter until at least 31 December 2020.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• There is a Recovery Movement Control Order in place until 31 December. Social distancing measures are mandatory.

• The government has introduced a Conditional Movement Control Order in every state in Peninsular Malaysia except Pahang, Perlis and Kelantan until 6 December.

• Pahang, Perlis and Kelantan will remain under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) until further notice.

Social distancing and restrictions

• Moderate

• Use of MySejahtera, a contact tracing application, is mandatory for both visitors and vendors of commercial establishments.

• Schools are operating.

• Large gatherings or any cultural, sports, or religious activities are prohibited.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Face masks are mandatory on public transport.

• A Movement Control Order restricts all interstate travel within Malaysia and has been extended until the end of 2020.

• Cross-country travel is allowed by the government except for the areas designated by the CPPD or the Enforced Movement Control Order.

• Inter-district travel in Sabah is only possible for those travelling for essential work.

Non-essential businesses open?

• Yes

• All economic activities are allowed.

• Public markets are open. All businesses can operate.

• In areas under the Conditional Movement Control Order, shopping malls, supermarkets, retail stores, food trucks, street stalls and petrol stations can operate from 06:00 to 22:00, daily markets are allowed to operate from 06:00 to 14:00, and the night markets from 16:00 to 22:00.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are gradually reopening.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Tourism sites are open.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are open.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public spaces and on public transport.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a face mask is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring