Malaysia just announced a slew of travel, social and religious privileges for those who are fully-vaccinated!

Here is what you need to know!

 

Fully-Vaccinated In Malaysia : Do YOU Qualify?

On 8 August 2021, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin announced a slew of travel and quarantine privileges for those who are fully vaccinated.

But first, this is what it means to be fully-vaccinated in Malaysia :

• More than 14 days after receiving both doses of the Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Sinovac vaccine.
• More than 28 days after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson or Cansino vaccine.

 

Travel Privileges For Fully-Vaccinated In Malaysia!

Here are the travel privileges that the Prime Minister announced for those who are fully vaccinated in Malaysia.

These privileges will kick off on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.

International Travellers (All Phases)

Malaysian residents who are arriving from overseas will be allowed to undergo their mandatory quarantine at home, instead of at quarantine centres or hotels.

This includes both Malaysian citizens as well as foreigners with homes in Malaysia, including permanent residents (PRs) and Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) participants.

Responsible Ministries : KKM + NADMA

To qualify for this privilege, you must :

1. Show a negative RT-PCR test taken within 3 days prior to the flight
2. Have a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate
3. Be asymptomatic during the health screening at the international entry gate
4. Have suitable accommodations to undergo your home quarantine.

The length of the quarantine will be based on the advice of the Ministry of Health (KKM), based on their risk assessment.

Long-Distance Couples (All Phases)

Husbands and wives in long-distance relationships will be allowed to travel interstate and inter-district to meet each other.

Responsible Agency : PDRM

To qualify for this privilege, you must :

1. Apply for interstate / inter-district travel permission from the police (PDRM) with these documents :
   – copy of identity card (husband and wife)
   – copy of marriage certificate / marriage certification card (kad pernikahan)
   – proof of residence (husband or wife), or employer’s confirmation letter
2. Show the approved police permission letter at any roadblock you encounter

Parents (All Phases)

Parents will be allowed to travel interstate and inter-district to meet children who are under 18 years of age.

Responsible Agency : PDRM

To qualify for this privilege, you must :

1. Apply for interstate / inter-district travel permission from the police (PDRM) with these documents :
   – copy of identity card (parents)
   – child’s birth certificate
   – digital vaccination certificate for parents / guardian
   – child’s schooling information (if relevant, like a boarding school, for example)
2. Show the approved police permission letter at any roadblock you encounter

 

Social Privileges For Fully-Vaccinated In Malaysia!

Here are the social privileges that the Prime Minister announced for those who are fully vaccinated in Malaysia.

These privileges will kick off on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.

Inter-District Travel (Phase 2, 3 and 4 only)

Those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to travel inter-district.

Responsible Agency : PDRM

To travel inter-district, you must show your digital vaccination certificate at any roadblock you may encounter.

Dine-In Activities (Phase 2, 3 and 4 only)

Those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to dine-in at restaurants and other eateries, including restaurants and cafes in clubhouse.

Responsible Agencies : KPDNHEP & KSM

To dine-in at these establishments, you must show your digital vaccination certificate before you are allowed to enter.

Fully-vaccinated couples may bring their children who are 17 years or younger as well.

To qualify for this privilege, the establishments :

1. Can only allow customers who are fully vaccinated to dine-in
2. Must place a notice at the entrance that they can only accept customers who are fully-vaccinated
3. Must place a notice at the entrance declaring the number of fully-vaccinated employees
4. Must arrange the tables to ensure physical distancing.
5. Must ensure good ventilation within their premises
6. Must restrict table capacity to 50%, with at least 1 metre physical distancing

Tourism Within The Same State (Phase 2, 3 and 4 only)

Tourism within the same state will be allowed to those who are fully-vaccinated, including hotel and homestay.

Responsible Agency : MOTAC

The hotel or homestay management must be fully vaccinated.

The hotel or homestay management must make sure that those entering their premises must show their digital vaccination certificate to ensure that they are fully-vaccinated.

 

Religious Privileges For Fully-Vaccinated In Malaysia!

Here are the religious privileges that the Prime Minister announced for those who are fully vaccinated in Malaysia.

These privileges will kick off on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.

For Muslims (All Phases)

Muslims who are fully-vaccinated can participate in prayer activities in mosques and suraus, subject to the State Religious Authority.

Mosque and surau authorities must ensure that :

• all those who come for prayers must show their digital vaccination certificate to prove that they are fully vaccinated.
• the public health SOP is maintained, like :
  – wearing a face mask,
  – maintaining physical distancing, and
  – the congregants must immediately return home after their prayers.

For Non-Muslims (All Phases)

Non-Muslims who are fully-vaccinated can participate in their own houses of worship, subject to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN).

The management of non-Muslim houses of worship must ensure that :

• all those who come for prayers must show their digital vaccination certificate to prove that they are fully vaccinated.
• the public health SOP is maintained, like :
  – wearing a face mask,
  – maintaining physical distancing, and
  – the congregants must immediately return home after their prayers.

 

 

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