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PUTRAJAYA: The government will impose an entry ban on citizens of countries that register more than 150,000 cases of Covid-19 starting next Monday (September 7), announced Chief Minister (Security Group) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said countries on the list include the United States, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Bangladesh, as well as three previously announced countries, namely India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
“We will add more high-risk countries to the list, which have more than 150,000 positive cases. Its citizens will be banned (from entering Malaysia).
“However, for emergencies or cases involving bilateral relations, such as if a person needs to come for a meeting between countries, we will allow entry. But it requires permission from the Immigration Department, ”he told reporters after chairing the Special Committee Meeting on the Adopting New Standards Campaign here today.
He added that the Ministry of Health would release details about countries that have registered more than 150,000 positive cases of Covid-19 later.
Last Tuesday, Ismail Sabri announced an entry ban on long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines starting on September 7 due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in those countries.
The ban involves six categories of pass holders, namely those with permanent resident status (PR), participants of the Malaysia My Second Home Program (MM2H), expatriates, including professional visiting pass holders (PVP), and holders of resident passes.
Also excluded were the spouses of Malaysian citizens and their children, as well as students from the three countries who wanted to return to Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri said the government has no problem allowing Malaysians from high-risk countries to return home, but that they will be subject to the mandatory 14-day quarantine as stipulated in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
On the Adopting New Standards Campaign, he said it would run until December 31 to ensure that people continue to adhere to the SOP to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
The chief minister said that various campaigns will be carried out in shopping malls, social media and print media to ensure compliance with SOPs is at the highest level.
“For now, compliance with SOPs is high, as Law 342 (Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control Act of 1988) is in effect and the police can enforce the law.
“We want people to keep practicing self-control, like wearing a mask, washing their hands frequently and maintaining physical distance,” he said.Named
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