Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin has announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Malaysia starting May 1 2022.
He also declared that everyone will now be allowed to dine in, enter buildings and travel regardless of vaccination status. Read on for the latest updates on COVID-19 rules and requirements in Malaysia.
Here are the latest COVID-19 updates in Malaysia:
Reduced quarantine period for positive cases
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Malaysia includes reducing the length of quarantine for positive cases to 4 days if they test negative. If they still test positive, they’ll be required to undergo quarantine for 7 days. According to Khairy Jamaluddin, they should take the RTK-antigen test supervised by a medical practitioner.
From 1 May 2022, COVID-19 positive cases may be released from quarantine earlier if they tested negative on Day-4. pic.twitter.com/UT1COKwEME
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2022
Wearing of face masks in public
Additionally, wearing masks in outdoor public places will be optional (although encouraged). Mask-wearing is still required at certain indoor venues.
Mask-wearing is still mandatory indoors from 1 May 2022. However, it is optional outdoors. It is still encouraged when in crowded places and for high-risk individuals. 😷 pic.twitter.com/5QaO18Vsn3
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2022
Scanning of MySejahtera no longer required
The scanning of MySejahtera in public and private areas for check-in is no longer mandatory, except for those who are positive and have ‘High Risk’ status.
MySejahtera check-in is no longer required to enter premises from 1 May 2022. Entry to premises are permitted regardless of vaccination status. However, COVID-19 positive cases and those under HSO are still not allowed to enter premises. pic.twitter.com/motjttPkIc
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2022
Testing no longer required for vaccinated travellers
Testing upon entry and pre-departure into Malaysia will not be required from May 1 onwards, as long as travellers are fully vaccinated.
Pre-departure and on-arrival tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Malaysia from 1 May 2022. pic.twitter.com/3jAvkzYNY1
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2022
Stay tuned for more updates.
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This story first appeared on Prestige Malaysia
