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RESTRICTIONS on the entry of foreigners to Malaysia are based on an assessment matrix that can provide a clear picture of the risks of Covid-19 being imported into the country.
Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof said that the criteria used to calculate risks include the number of Covid-19 cases, the death rate of one million people in the last 14 days. and the number of deaths, as well as the recovery rate of the countries from which they come.
“Imported cases have a huge impact because they use Malaysian treatment facilities even though they were infected abroad.
“This will disrupt government health services because the primary responsibility of the nation is to provide the best health services, including Covid treatment, to Malaysians and not foreigners entering the country.”
I was responding to a question from Dr. Ong Kian Ming (PH-Bangi), who wanted to know the reason for the blanket ban imposed in September on all citizens of countries with 150,000 virus cases, including those with valid entry permits, such as participants of the Malaysia My Second Home program and expats.
Mohd Redzuan said the government’s decision to impose restrictions on 23 high-risk countries in early September was an immediate measure as there was insufficient data on the Covid-19 situation and the control methods implemented in those countries.
He said the move was to protect Malaysians, as there was fears of an increase in Covid-19 cases in those countries, as well as the risk of infection here, Bernama reported.
“During the temporary ban, the government obtained the latest information and reassessed the risks. Consequently, on September 10, the government decided that expatriates in Job Pass 1 category and technical experts or skilled workers from 23 countries can enter Malaysia.
“They are required to submit applications to the Immigration Department with supporting documents from the Malaysia Investment Development Board or relevant ministries / agencies.
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