Malaysia Discusses Border Reopening with South Korea, Japan, and Four Other Countries

Including Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
"Will Unlock for Economic Recovery"

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the number of countries imposing entry restrictions on Koreans has exceeded 100. On the 13th, Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport showed a quiet scene. / Yeongjongdo - Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] The Malaysian government announced on the 22nd that it is discussing the reopening of borders to six countries, including South Korea.

According to the Malaysian Ministry of Health, as the daily number of new COVID-19 cases remains around 10, the government is considering reopening entry and exit restrictions limited to specific countries to aid economic recovery.

Nur Hisham Abdullah, Director-General of Health, said in a recent briefing, "We have started discussions on border reopening with six '(COVID-19) green countries' including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, and New Zealand," adding, "If mutual conditions are met, business, education, and tourism sectors could be opened."

The Malaysian government has closed its borders since March and imposed strict movement restrictions such as business limitations for non-essential sectors and stay-at-home orders, but has been gradually easing regulations since May. After allowing industrial facilities and commercial establishments like department stores to operate, hair salons have also reopened, and the rule limiting up to four people per table in restaurants has been lifted. Entry will also be permitted for foreign students enrolled in international schools, senior corporate expatriates, and medical tourists, conditional on COVID-19 testing.

On this day, Malaysia reported 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 8,578. The total number of deaths stands at 121.

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