Malaysia Next May 1: Entry No Need For COVID-19 Tests And Lifting Of Mask Regulations

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JAKARTA - Malaysia will soon lift the COVID-19 restrictions broadly from May 1. That means no need to wear a mask when outdoors and eliminates the need for fully vaccinated travelers to be tested for the coronavirus.

Quoted from Channel News Asia, Wednesday 27 April, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin said the use of masks is still necessary when indoors. Masks are also still mandatory when entering shopping centers and on public transportation.

"The use of masks outdoors is optional, but still recommended", said Health Minister Khairy.

Khairy said people were also encouraged to wear masks outdoors in crowded places such as Ramadan markets, stadiums, and night markets.

All testing protocols for travelers to the country - pre-departure and arrival tests - will be removed specifically for those who have been fully vaccinated, and recovered from a COVID-19 infection six to 60 days before their date. departures, as well as travelers aged 12 and under.

However, those who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will still have to undergo this test and undergo a mandatory five-day quarantine, Khairy said.

Khairy also said that check-in via the contact tracing app MySejahtera was no longer required and people who were not fully vaccinated would also be allowed to enter the premises.

Only those who have tested positive for the virus and have been issued home surveillance orders will not be allowed in.

The minister also announced that people who test positive for COVID-19 can be released early from quarantine if their professionally supervised RTK-Ag test on the fourth day is negative.