SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed on the procedures and entry requirements for compassionate and emergency visits between their peoples amid stricter border measures.
Details of the procedures and entry requirements will be released by the Malaysian Immigration Department and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. “The ministers had constructive discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation amid the pandemic, and agreed to work towards the resumption of essential cross-border travel in a gradual and safe manner, ” it said.
“The ministers agreed to continue discussions on further border reopening measures, which should be premised on the Covid-19 situation in both countries, and the health and safety of both peoples, ” it added. “This is due to the Prime Minister’s current focus on addressing the rising Covid-19 numbers in Malaysia, ” he said.