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PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya has further explained the implementation of a bilateral travel plan between Singapore and Malaysia, which came after a returning Malaysian was discovered to have tested positive for Covid-19.
Earlier today, Health Minister Dr. Adham Baba said that travelers from Singapore, under the Periodic Posting Agreement (PCA), can no longer undergo home quarantine.
Malaysian citizens or permanent residents wishing to return must show the PCA pass issued by Singapore’s customs and immigration authorities before they can enter the country.
“Under this scheme, they are given an exception from undergoing the mandatory 14 days of quarantine on the condition that their PCR smear test, which is tested within 24 hours of arrival in Malaysia, is negative.
“However, while they wait for the test result, they have to undergo home quarantine (for those living in Johor) or the government-provided quarantine facility (for those living outside of Johor),” he said in a statement, adding that those in quarantine centers would have to bear the cost themselves.
Meanwhile, Singapore citizens or permanent residents who wish to enter the country must show the MyTravelPass issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
They must self-quarantine for seven days in homes provided by their employers (for those working in Johor) or at the government-provided quarantine center (for those working outside of Johor). Those who are in quarantine centers will also have to bear the cost.
The government said the quarantine period for Singapore travelers was more relaxed and could be further shortened.
