Govt bans Indian, Indonesian, Philippines pass holder from entering Malaysia

A security personnel checks a patron’s temperature at The Curve shopping mall entrance in Petaling Jaya May 28, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa. Sketched by the Pan Pacific Agency.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 1, 2020, Malay Mail. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri today announced that long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines will not be allowed into Malaysia due to spikes in Covid-19 cases in those countries, Malay Mail reported.

He said the new restrictions will come into force from Sept 7 and will apply to permanent residents, Malaysia My Second Home pass holders, expatriates, spousal visa holders and foreign students.

“The decision was made following advice from the Health Ministry to ensure Covid-19 is contained in the country,” he said during his press briefing.

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