The quarantine period for foreign travelers is extended immediately - Ismail Sabri

By: Aiman Safwan Zin

Senior Minister of Defense, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob | photo from Bernama

The mandatory quarantine period for all travelers from abroad has been extended from 10 days to 14 days at government-designated quarantine stations with immediate effect.

Senior Minister of Defense, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, for travelers from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, it was extended to 21 days.

“Nevertheless, the 14-day quarantine period will be extended for another seven days (making the total quarantine 21 days) if there is a need based on the results of the risk assessment that was conducted on the 14th day.

"This additional quarantine will be carried out at the same quarantine station," he said in a statement today.

In addition, all travelers must undergo the RT-PCR COVID-19 detection test three days before departure and only negative test results can board the flight to enter Malaysia.

In fact, all travelers will have to undergo the COVID-19 RT-PCR detection test upon arrival at the International Gateway.

"The RT-PCR COVID-19 repeat test is done on the 10th day. If the quarantine period is extended to 21 days, the RT-PCR COVID-19 repeat test is done on the 18th day," he said.