Malaysia will reopen its borders for all travelers from April 1 as the country transitions to the COVID-19 endemic phase, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Tuesday, in what he called an “exit strategy” for Malaysians to return to normal life. Ismail said that the decision was made after conducting a risk assessment and consulting with the Health Ministry. The move aims to revive Malaysia’s tourism industry, which has been severely impacted since the government closed the borders in March 2020. “Malaysia is now a destination that is open and can be visited by all,” Ismail was quoted saying by the national news agency Bernama. Fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to Malaysia without being subject to quarantine, but they will have to be tested two days before departure and within 24 hours of arrival, according to the Foreign Ministry’s advisory. Foreign travelers will no longer be required to …
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