Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the easing of COVID SOPs in Malaysia starting 1 May 2022.
Following a tease several days ago, he also announced 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.
What are the relaxed COVID SOPs for Malaysia effective May 1?
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-antigent 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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