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Who can travel to Malaysia, what are the Malaysia Travel Restrictions, and is the border open?

From April 1st, 2022 foreign visitors will once again be able to travel to Malaysia without applying for the ‘MyTravelPass’ (an entry or exit permit) which was previously required to enter Malaysia. Now that the country’s borders are reopened, visitors will be required to download and activate the MySejahtera app for the duration of their time in Malaysia. This is a bold move by the Malaysian tourist board who are following in the footsteps of Thailand and Vietnam to get tourists flowing into Malaysian attractions again. This all means that anyone who was planning to visit Malaysia before the Covid 19 pandemic and was disappointed, can now fulfill their dreams with an almost unrestricted visit to one of the most interesting and beautiful tourist destinations on the planet. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists are now free to visit Malaysia although there will be different rules and restrictions depending on your vaccination status.

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What are the latest Malaysia Travel Restrictions - both for fully-vaccinated travelers and others?

Malaysian premier Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri announced that the following restrictions imposed during the pandemic will be removed for foreign travelers who want to travel to Malaysia from April 1st. Nevertheless, foreign visitors entering Malaysia who are either not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 must quarantine themselves for five days before engaging in their tour of Malaysia.
Malaysia travel restrictions on business working hours will be removed, consequently permitting business owners to observe the business hours specified in their business licenses.
Removal of the 50% capacity limit for events that include large crowds.
The removal of the size limit imposed on the amount of personnel permitted in a workplace based on the employees’ vaccination status.
The relaxation of the social distancing rules at mosques and places of worship. These places are, however, still subject to rules issued by the state religious authorities and the National Unity Ministry.
One thing to remember is that nightclubs are yet to reopen in Malaysia. If you are looking to dance the night away in a crowded hot sweaty nightclub it’s not quite the time just yet. The Malaysian government has ruled that nightclubs offer too much of a risk regarding the spread of the virus and have wisely chosen to suspend their opening until there’s an increased safety factor involved. Don’t worry, there is plenty of other stuff to do at nighttime in Malaysia, check out special deals on Trip.com.

With the border open, other relaxed ‘travel to Malaysia’ travel restrictions include:
The allowing of interstate travel irrespective of an individual’s vaccination status, and exemption from having to use the MySejahtera app in open areas that are not crowded and where there are no public assemblies. However, the MySJTrace function must be used in enclosed premises and indoor events that involve a great number of visitors.

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What should travelers prepare to travel to Malaysia bearing in mind any Malaysia travel restrictions?

If you are fully vaccinated before you travel to Malaysia you will not have to quarantine yourself but will have to take a Covid-19 RT-PCR test two days before departure. You are also required to take a qualified RTK Antigen test within 24 hours of arriving either at a health facility or the airport.
Overseas visitors who, tempted by the border open, want to travel to Malaysia should also get immunized for Hepatitis A and Typhoid and also check that their routine vaccinations are up to date before the visit. For visitors spending more time in the country, precautionary shots are also recommended for Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.
In conclusion, it is far better to get yourself properly vaccinated for Covid 19 before you travel to Malaysia. The alternative is to spend 5 days in a hotel wasting your time before you can get out and explore this extraordinary country. It is also a good idea to make sure that you have the other vaccination shots mentioned in the section above. The last thing you want to do on your dream holiday is spend time (and money) visiting the hospital because of illnesses and diseases Hepatitis A and Typhoid.
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What procedure should I follow before I travel to Malaysia?

Most travelers from western countries can travel to Malaysia for 14 to 90 days without getting a visa, this does depend on nationality. Travelers from other nations will probably need a tourist visa which involved a journey to the local Malaysian embassy. However, visitors from China and India (and certain other countries) can apply for their tourism visas online and travel to Malaysia by gaining an eVisa before entering.
Malaysia’s borders have been closed since March 2020 and it is expected that with the border open the removal of many Malaysia travel restrictions on 1st April 2022 will help improve the country's economy, especially the tourism industry, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Trip.com is trying hard to help the tourism trade by offering special deals.

The 5 best tourist attractions in Malaysia

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

The Petronas Twin Towers are the tallest twin towers in the world at an imposing 452 meters in height. The towers have 88 floors utilizing a remarkable total of 76 elevators.
The Petronas towers are built from reinforced concrete, steel, and glass and are linked to each other by a dual sky bridge situated on the 41st and 42nd floors.
Visitors to the towers can go to the very top and enjoy the view of Kuala Lumpur, especially of the large KLCC park beneath.
Although most of the floors are occupied by corporate offices like Huawei Technologies, IBM, and Microsoft, the bottom floors are occupied by Suria KCLL one of the most impressive shopping centers in Malaysia with over 350 shops and an art gallery. This is a must-see on your trip to Kuala Lumpur.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Located adjacent to the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur’s leading luxury hotel.

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With the border open, the Petronas Twin Towers are a must-see when visiting Kuala Lumpur

Perhentian Islands

Situated in northeast Malaysia, this one-time trading center and group of islands is part of a marine park and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia.
The more popular islands can be accessed by small motorboats or ferries. The 2 larger islands in this mini archipelago offer amenities like shops and accommodation. These islands attract different types of visitors with Pulau Perhentian Kecil being more suitable for tourism with family-oriented amenities and Pulau Perhentian Besar being more of an outdoors paradise and a haven for backpackers and adventurers.
You can take water taxis to ferry you around from beach to beach or, if you are more energetic, follows the island’s walking trails and have a trek through a jungle that also has ocean views along the way!
You can indulge in scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking here, and tourists can also volunteer in turtle conservation programs to get exclusive access to the zones where turtles come to lay eggs.

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Redang Island
The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort is ideally located on the north of Redang Island, in Teluk Dalam Kecil where the calm waters of the bay encourage a range of watersports.

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Batu Caves, Selangor

Less than an hour outside Kuala Lumpur you can find the Batu Caves complex which is comprised of three main caves and a series of minor ones. Most of these caves contain statues and 100-year-old shrines dedicated to Hindu gods.
The Cathedral Cave, which is the main cavern, is at the top of a famous immense and colorful staircase consisting of 272 steps. If you make it to the top you'll find an area adorned with statues, altars, and lights. At the beginning of the staircase is a 43-meter-tall gold statue of Lord Murugan (you really can’t miss it).
Tourists are permitted to explore the caverns on their own or can join in with a professionally guided tour. Thousands of visitors and pilgrims flock to the cave for the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in January.

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Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

The Gunung Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is famous for its karst limestone pinnacles that look like people standing in large formations, but the park's immense caverns are just as spectacular.
The park is covered in thick rainforest which makes some areas difficult to access; in fact, do difficult that some of the caves weren't explored until the 1970s. Both the largest underground passage and the largest underground chamber in the world are located in the caverns here.

Mulu Marriott Resort
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa is located at Miri. The hotel offers a strategic location for the national park and easy access to what the lively city has to offer.

The beautiful Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak

Langkawi cable car

Prepare for a wondrous cable car journey of 2.2 kilometers between the base station and the top of Gunung Machinchang mountain. There you can enjoy several attractions including a pedestrian sky bridge. Also, stop halfway at the middle station and take in the breathtaking views from the viewing platform.
Your trip to the top, in a glass-bottomed gondola, takes roughly 15 minutes and offers far-reaching views of the bay, the Telaga Tujuh waterfall, and the turquoise waters that surround Langkawi Island.
In addition to the sky bridge, the top station also offers several facilities, two other viewing platforms, and a path that inclines to the middle station through the verdant jungle.

Berjaya Langkawi Resort
The Berjaya Langkawi Resort is located on the beautiful Burau Bay, in the heart of Langkawi, approximately 20 minutes by car from the airport.

The spectacular Langkawi Cable Car in Kedah

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