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ISKANDAR PUTERI (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The Malaysian Ministry of Health is studying the possibility of fully reopening the Malaysia-Singapore border for commuters in January.
Health Minister Adham Baba said on Friday (September 11) that the recovery motion control order (RMCO) period for the next four months would be an important time for the country as he would determine whether it is possible fully reopen the border with Singapore.
He said that during this time, a more systematic approach would be taken in areas such as border control, physical distancing and the use of personal protective equipment.
Datuk Seri Dr. Adham also said that the ministry is considering doubling its capacity to clean travelers looking for Covid-19 under the current Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) plans.
Dr Adham said that when considering the possibility of fully opening the border, the ministry must consider the livelihood of the people, who have been affected by Covid-19.
“We must find a balance as both the economy and people’s health are very important issues,” he said after attending the unveiling of a tribute to the avant-garde in the form of a mural made of Lego bricks at the Legoland Malaysia Resort. .
The mural was presented by Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad, Dr. Adham and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Nancy Shukri.
Meanwhile, Datuk Hasni said that the state government will continue to pressure Putrajaya to open the border with Singapore as soon as possible.
“Johor wants the border to be fully open to commuters and not just with the RGL and PCA.
“Before RGL and PCA, there was already movement between the two countries, with Malaysia shipping cargo containing medical supplies and food,” he said.
On Thursday, Hasni told the Johor Assembly that the state was able to conduct more than 2,000 Covid-19 tests a day for those going to and from Singapore under RGL and PCA.
It said that as of Aug. 31, 320 people had traveled to and from Singapore under the RGL, with another 8,270 under the PCA.
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