S’pore ups border measures in response to Malaysia’s Covid-19 surge

SINGAPORE – Singapore will tighten border measures given the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, said the republic’s Health Ministry today.

In a statement, it said all travellers entering Singapore “from November 22, 2020, 2359 hours” who have a travel history, including transit, in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to serve a 14-day stay-home notice (SHN) at dedicated facilities.

“This also applies to travellers entering Singapore to work under the Periodic Commuting Arrangement, and returning Singapore-based travellers under the Singapore-Malaysia Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL).”

The ministry earlier announced that travellers from Malaysia were allowed to serve a seven-day SHN at their place of residence, except for those from Sabah, who were required to serve the notice for 14 days at dedicated facilities.

It said all those entering Singapore from 11.59pm on November 27 who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to take a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction test within 72 hours of departure.

However, exception is granted to Singaporean citizens and permanent residents.

The ministry reminded travellers of the need for them to present a negative test result as condition for approval to enter the republic.

“This requirement will not apply to returning Singapore-based travellers under the Singapore-Malaysia RGL.” – Bernama, November 20, 2020