Malaysia reopening slated in Q1 of 2021 starting with ASEAN countries

By TIN Media | Nation News Published 3 years ago on 29 September 2020
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KUALA LUMPUR:

A report quoted the director-general of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Musa Yusof saying that he hopes to resume leisure travel and welcome foreign tourist if Malaysia can keep its cases of COVID-19 low.

“From the tourism point of view, hopefully, we should see some movement by the first quarter of next year. This is what I mean by green travel bubbles.

“As an example, Malaysia and Singapore have allowed cross-border travel already, but for essential services only, and not for leisure yet. If this goes well, and no untoward issues arise, God willing, leisure [travel] will begin,” he said.

Tourism Malaysia's Director-General has reported that the country is hoping to set up travel corridors with other countries in South East Asia beginning next year to avoid a possible increase in cases such as Vietnam after lifting travel restrictions.

“What we mean by cross-border tourism is situations where one doesn’t necessarily have to get on a plane to travel here. We are looking at countries such as Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, and even Indonesia. These are the four nations that we are examining and reviewing as to whether travel can be allowed,’’ he added.

The Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Agreement (PCA) are currently accepted by Malaysia and Singapore. However, the green lane is for business and official purposes only.

Meanwhile, the PCA allows entry of Singapore and Malaysia residents, who hold long-term immigration passes for business and work.

The Malaysian government shut down its border on March 18 in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

 


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