COVID-19: Travel ban also applies to Malaysian workers in Singapore, Thailand

The ongoing ban on Malaysians from travelling abroad, as stated under the restricted movement order, also includes those working in Singapore and Thailand, Immigration Director-General, Khairul Dzaimee Daud said.

He said it would take effect within the period stipulated under the order's announcement, which is between March 18 and 31, 2020.

"Explanation - Prohibition to go abroad includes Malaysians working in Singapore and Thailand," he said via Whatsapp message to Astro AWANI today.

Last night, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, in a special televised address on the current situation of COVID-19, announced that all Malaysians will be banned from travelling abroad, and that no tourists or foreigners will be allowed to enter the country.

Malaysians returning home from abroad are also required to undergo health screening and a 14-day self-quarantine.

It was reported earlier today that government agencies and trade association in Singapore are ready to help local employers to provide temporary accommodation in the republic for their Malaysian workers.

Quoting the republic’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Chan Chun Sing, The Straits Times reported that employers of Malaysian workers who need to put up their staff in temporary accommodations can get help from government agencies and trade associations.

The report said Chan gave the assurance to address concerns among Singaporeans over the implications of the Malaysian government’s enforcement of the Movement Control Order from March 18-31 to address the COVID-19 pandemic.