Tourism, Arts and Tradition Minister Nancy Shukri stated on 26 April that over 200,000 guests from Singapore have entered Malaysia by way of land checkpoints at Johor since borders reopened on April 1.
“Singapore vacationers are anticipated to extend with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration,” she stated whereas expressing hopes concerning the gradual restoration of the tourism trade in Malaysia.
“They need to go to family in Malaysia, and it’s excellent news for the Malaysian economic system,” she added.
The minister made the remarks whereas chatting with the media on the launch of the MyMOTAC Group Ambassador programme. The initiative is a part of the Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Household) Group Ambassador plan, which was launched by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on 25 March.
Enhancing tourism between Malaysia and Singapore
Leisure of restrictions
In response to Malay Mail, 204,927 guests from Singapore entered Malaysia by way of the Woodlands Causeway and Tuas Second Hyperlink — the 2 land hyperlinks connecting Malaysia and Singapore at Johor.
The numbers have been processed on the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complicated on the Sultan Iskandar Constructing (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complicated (KSAB) in Iskandar Puteri.
The determine is predicted to extend additionally due to the comfort of restrictions in Singapore. Beginning 26 April, the city-state lowered its COVID-19 restrictions significantly for folks inside Singapore and people arriving by air or sea. Among the many main easing of guidelines is the exemption from pre-departure checks for totally vaccinated guests arriving by way of air or sea route. Limits on giant social gatherings at the moment are eliminated, and all workers can return to their workplaces.
The Illness Outbreak Response System Situation (DORSCON) stage was introduced down from orange to yellow for the primary time since 7 February 2020.
Different guidelines eased
Beginning Might 1, totally vaccinated Non-Malaysian staff holding work permits will be capable of enter Singapore, with out making use of for entry approvals. Bus and taxi providers between Singapore and Malaysia may also resume on the identical day.
Malaysia can be anticipated to additional ease the Covid normal working procedures on April 27.
(Predominant and Featured photographs: Lionel Lim/CC BY 2.0/Wikimedia Commons)
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