[MALAYSIA TRAVEL ADVISORY] Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Government of Malaysia: Guidelines for Passengers Allowed to Enter Malaysia

The Government of Malaysia has imposed entry ban restrictions for citizens from United States, Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Bangladesh, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany, Iraq, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines beginning September 7, 2020. Only Filipinos/other foreigners in the abovementioned countries who are in transit, seacrew/seamen and diplomats may be allowed entry to Malaysia. Kindly refer to below guidelines:

FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS:

• Citizens from the affected countries are still allowed to transit in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as long as they remain inside the international Airside Transit Area regardless of the minimum connection time (MCT) or transit connection time. Immigration clearance is not necessary and passengers are not required for PCR swab tests before arrival or upon arrival in KUL.
• Transit passengers with onward/immediate connecting flights, charter flights including the UN Charters (United Nations) or on any other full-service airlines under commercial flights operating at KLIA 1 (Terminal 1) etc. are allowed.
• If the connecting flight involves an overnight stay, passengers must remain in airside transit hotel (Sama –Sama Express Airside Hotel) located at KLIA (Terminal 1).
• There will be NO AIRSIDE CONNECTIVITY OR AIRSIDE TRANSFER OR INTERLINE BAGGAGE TRANSFER BETWEEN KLIA 1 (TERMINAL 1) and KLIA 2 (TERMINAL 2) (PAL operates at KLIA 1 - TERMINAL 1).
• Passenger must submit a signed PAL declaration release and waiver form. 

FOR SEACREW/SEAMEN TO CARRY OUT SIGN-ON OR JOINT SHIP ACTIVITIES:

• Subject to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine in designated quarantine station center by government of Malaysia at own/agency expenses.
• Subject to undergo PCR swab tests upon arrival at KUL airport at their own/agency expense.
• Submit Malaysian immigration clearance letter (Entry clearance).
• Present Letter of Guarantee and Ok To Board Advice from port of arrival by shipping agency (LOG).
• Submit a signed Letter of Undertaking and Indemnity Person Under Surveillance (LOU). NADMA LINK: http://www.nadma.gov.my/images/nadma/documents/LoUCOVID19/d_LETTER_OF_UNDERTAKING_AND_INDEMNITY_NON-CITIZEN.pdf
• Passengers are encouraged to submit a PCR swab test result within 72 hours before the flight and a signed PAL declaration release and waiver form.

Foreigners and Malaysians traveling to Malaysia are required to download and register MySejahtera application developetd by the Government of Malaysia to assist in monitoring COVID-19 outbreak in the country by empowering users to assess their health risk against COVID-19. This application also provides the Ministry of Health (MOH) with the necessary information to plan for early and effective countermeasures. Various non-citizen categories allowed to enter Malaysia are required to follow entry and quarantine procedures given by its Immigration and Ministry of Health. 

The application may be downloaded via https://mysejahtera.malaysia.gov.my

For more information on entry requirements, travel rules and restrictions, please visit the government websites of Malaysia:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.kln.gov.my

Immigration Department of Malaysia: www.imi.gov.my

Ministry of Health Malaysia: www.moh.gov.my

Reference:  Government of Malaysia

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How to protect yourself from the coronavirus or COVID-19?

With the continual spread of the coronavirus or COVID19, it is better to stay vigilant and follow these simple ways to prevent yourself from getting the disease.

• Wash your hands with soap or use a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol with at least 70% solution.
• Sneeze and cough into tissues or the crook of your elbow. If you get mucus or spit on your skin, clean it off right away. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially people exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever.
• Stay home when you're sick.
• Regularly and thoroughly clean surfaces, such as countertops and doorknobs, with a disinfectant. 
• If you are sick:  You should wear a facemask when you are around other people and practice distancing yourself.  
• For healthy people wear a mask only if you are caring for someone who is sick or a person with suspected COVID-19 infection. Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for the caregivers.
• If you choose to wear a facemask make sure it is covering your mouth and nose and leave no gaps between your face and the mask. 

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)

Take care and stay safe, everyone.

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