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SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore will tighten border measures given the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, according to the republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH).
The ministry said that all travelers entering Singapore “as of November 22, 2020 at 2359 hours” who have a history of travel, including transit, in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to provide a notice of stay in house (SHN) of 14 days. in dedicated facilities.
“This also applies to travelers entering Singapore to work under the Periodic Displacement Agreement (PCA) and Singapore-based returning travelers under the Singapore-Malaysia reciprocal Green Lane (RGL),” the Singapore-Malaysia reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) said in a statement. Friday (November 20).
The Ministry of Health had previously announced that travelers from Malaysia are allowed to attend a seven-day SHN at their place of residence, except from Sabah, who must attend a 14-day SHN in specialized facilities.
The ministry added that all travelers entering Singapore from 11:59 p.m. on November 27, 2020 who have a history of travel in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Covid-19 within 72 hours after departure.
However, an exception was granted to citizens and permanent residents of Singapore.
The ministry reminded travelers of the need to present a valid negative Covid-19 test result as a condition for approval to enter Singapore.
“This requirement will not apply to Singapore-based returning travelers under the Singapore – Malaysia RGL,” it said. – Bernama
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