Updated 30 Oct 2020

MALAYSIA

Confirmed cases: 33339

Deaths: 251

Recovered: 23120

Travel Restriction

Malaysia remains closed to international tourists at this time. The country is operating under moderate travel and business restrictions, known as the ‘Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)’, which is scheduled to remain in place until 31st December. Virtually all social, educational, religious and business activities are permitted, while Malaysia’s economic sectors also continue to reopen in phases.

On 27th October, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah confirmed that Malaysia had recorded 835 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the previous 24 hours. The increased number of infections in Malaysia in the last few weeks has been attributed to the two-week election campaigning period before the Sabah state polls. New cases were recorded mostly in Sabah (410), but also in Negri Sembilan (155), Selangor (125), Labuan (74), Sarawak (16), Penang (13), Perak (11), KL (nine) and Johor (eight). Kedah and Terengganu each recorded four new cases, while Putrajaya and Melaka each had one. Most came from existing clusters and screening of close contacts of positive cases. The number of new cases has since dropped significantly.

Despite a surge in new cases last month, the general outlook for Malaysia looks good. Many hotels are achieving Covid-19 safety certification, in preparation for the return of international guests in the near future, with thousands signing up to the nationwide ‘Clean & Safe’ campaign, designed to provide industry-wide health and safety standards and ensure the safety of guests during post-pandemic travel.

Requirements

Entry to Malaysia for other nationals is prohibited. Some exemptions may apply with permanent resident status, resident pass, My Second Home Programme (MM2H) pass, expatriates of all categories, including professional visit passes as well as dependants pass, spouse to Malaysian nationals (spouse visa) and students and temporary employment passes.

The situation is changing regularly, and anyone who wishes to enter Malaysia will need to seek permission from the local Malaysian Embassy/High Commission or the Immigration Directorate before travelling.

If you normally reside in Malaysia and wish to seek further guidance, contact the Malaysian High Commission or Embassy in the country you currently stay for further guidance and your airline and keep up to date with developments, including this travel advice. You may be required to complete an application on the MYTravelPass online platform. You should speak to the local Malaysian authorities for further guidance.

Quarantine requirements

Anyone who gets permission to enter the country under the immigration rules mentioned above will be obliged to enter quarantine for 14 days at a designated Government facility. You will need to meet all costs associated with your quarantine. You will be required to download the MySejahtera app.

If you are travelling to East Malaysia (Sabah or Sarawak) please consult the Malaysian High Commission/Embassy and your airline as regards quarantine procedures and onward travel from Kuala Lumpur to these provinces. Sabah and Sarawak have additional immigration rules in place. You will only be permitted to enter if you have permanent residence or an employment pass in the relevant state.

For MALAYSIA government latest information–

https://www.kln.gov.my/