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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will monitor the implementation of the Periodic Travel Arrangement (PCA) scheme for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore, as well as reassess its implementation and risk of infection from time to time.
His minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba, said that all people traveling under the PCA scheme must comply with the prescribed requirements and comply with public health prevention measures in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both countries have agreed on these requirements, including the need to undergo the relevant screening tests.
In a statement to explain the PCA in more detail, the minister said that the implementation of the scheme since August 17 only involved a cross-border movement through the Johor-Singapore International Point of Entry (PMA).
“Under this scheme, those who have stayed at least three consecutive months in the country where the person works, can return to the country of origin for the purpose of a short leave. The leave period is two to four weeks and is subject to an agreement and resolution between the employee and the employer.
“After the short leave period expires, the individual will re-enter the country where they can work for the next three months,” he said.
Dr Adham said that under the scheme, people will receive an exemption from undergoing mandatory 14-day quarantine in quarantine centers on the condition that the Covid-19 real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test (PCRCovid-19), conducted within 24 hours of arriving in Malaysia. is negative.
However, he said, while they await the test results, people living in Johor can undergo home quarantine, while those living outside Johor would be sent to quarantine stations assigned by the Malaysian government.
“For people stationed in quarantine stations, they have to bear all the quarantine costs based on the agreed costs.
“Malaysians or permanent residents of Malaysia, who intend to return to Malaysia with a short license, must show the PCA pass issued by Singapore customs and immigration authorities when entering Malaysia,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said that for Singaporeans or permanent residents of Singapore who re-entered Malaysia after passing a short permit in their home country under the scheme, it was necessary to present proof of possession of a “My Travel Pass”, issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department. .
For people working in Johor, they will have to undergo home quarantine or quarantine in accommodation provided by their employer for seven days, while those working outside of Johor will be housed in quarantine stations assigned by the Malaysian government.
“These persons will observe the Order of Surveillance and Observation under Section 15 (1) of the Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control Act of 1988 (Act 342) and will wear a surveillance bracelet during that period.
“The quarantine period for people in this category is based on the agreement reached between Malaysia and Singapore, specifically under the PCA scheme.”
Dr Adham said that for people stationed at quarantine stations, they had to fully bear the cost of quarantine based on agreed costs.
“The individual will be released from quarantine if the PCRCovid-19 test performed on him on the fifth day is negative and after completing the established seven-day quarantine period,” he said.
The PCA facilities have been discussed and agreed between Malaysia and Singapore on the basic principle of reciprocity, allowing Singaporeans and Malays who hold long-term social visit passes for work and business reasons to travel cross-border between the two countries, he said. additional.-Named
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