Malaysians returning from Singapore will need entry permits; 400 to be issued daily: Putrajaya
27 April, 2020
From Monday (Apr 27) Malaysians who would like to return from Singapore will need an entry permit from the Malaysian High Commission, and you will have a maximum of 400 permits issued every day, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, he confirmed that Malaysians can make an application for the permit by emailing the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore at stmsg@mhc.org.sg at least two days before the date they intend to return.
“The Malaysian High Commission has started accepting requests and as of this moment, it has received 900 requests from Malaysians who are in Singapore,” said Mr Ismail Sabri.
To make certain that the return of Malaysians over the two land border checkpoints, the Woodlands Causeway and Tuas Second Link, are conducted smoothly, he added that authorities will impose a daily cap of 400 entry permits.
Mr Ismail Sabri added that all Malaysians entering from Singapore will be used in quarantine facilities, where they will be quarantined for 14 days.
Earlier on Sunday, Johor’s health insurance and environment committee chairman R Vidyananthan said those applying for the permit have to provide their name, identity card number, passport number, departure date and documents like a copy of their work pass, long-term pass, long lasting resident pass or student's pass.
As of Sunday, Singapore has reported a lot more than 13,500 cases of COVID-19, almost all of them foreign workers residing in dormitories, the Ministry of Health said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia has reported more than 5,700 cases with more than 90 deaths.
Under Malaysia’s movement control order, which includes been extended until May 12, schools and non-essential companies are closed.
Folks have been urged to remain in the home to minimise contact as health authorities rush against the clock to contain the spread of the virus.
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