RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO) IN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

S/N Question Answer Leaving Malaysia 1 The Malaysian government The RMCO is the recovery phase of the Movement Control Order. has announced that the Under the RMCO, more restrictions of the MCO have been eased, such Recovery Movement as allowing even more businesses to reopen, and interstate travel. Control Order (RMCO) is in Malaysia are allowed to leave during the RMCO extended to 31 December period. However, Singaporeans should be prepared for some travel 2020. What is the RMCO, inconveniences. Singaporeans are still not allowed to enter Malaysia and are Singaporeans on social visit pass during the RMCO period. allowed to leave Malaysia?

2 Are airports and land Based on available information, airports and land checkpoints* will checkpoints open during continue to operate during the RMCO period. There are limited direct the RMCO period? Are flights to Singapore from KLIA and klia2, as well a few other cities such flights available during this as Penang and Kuching.^ Note that cross-border land/rail transport period? services remain suspended at this time. Those leaving Malaysia are advised to plan their own transport arrangements and check directly with transport operators for any changes/cancellations.

[*Operating hours at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Checkpoint in Bahru is 7am to 7pm daily and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Tanjung Kupang is 8am to 12am daily.]

[^Please check with the airlines for the latest information.]

3 [Updated] I am a From 14 Oct, travellers travelling into or crossing districts under the Singaporean and I intend Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) must apply for a permit to return to Singapore. Am at any nearest police station before commencing their journey. This I allowed to travel across includes those travelling to KLIA/klia2 and Subang Airports, as well as states to KL International those returning to Singapore via land checkpoints if their journeys Airport (KLIA) / Causeway / require passage through areas under CMCO. A letter from the High Second Link? Commission/Consulate-General is not required.

From 14 Oct, travellers travelling into or crossing districts under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) must apply for a permit at any nearest police station before commencing their journey. This includes those travelling to KLIA/klia2 and Subang Airports, as well as those returning to Singapore via land checkpoints if their journeys require passage through areas under CMCO. A letter from the High Commission/Consulate-General is not required.

For more information, you may refer to Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) website (https://www.rmp.gov.my/news-detail/2020/10/13/pkpb- covid-19-hebahan-muat-turun-borang-permit-pergerakan-perintah- kawalan-pergerakan-bersyarat-(pkpb))

4 I am a Singapore passport According to Malaysian Immigration authorities, social visit pass holder in Malaysia. My visit holders can continue to stay in Malaysia during the RMCO, and will pass has expired/will be have up to 14 days after the RMCO is lifted to leave Malaysia without expiring during the facing any penalties for overstaying. You must hold a valid passport MCO/CMCO/RMCO to leave Malaysia. period. Can I leave Malaysia? As there are now more flight options to Singapore, Singaporeans are encouraged to return home.

If you have reasons and plan to stay on beyond the RMCO, we strongly encourage you make an appointment online with Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) early to renew/extend your visit pass (website links below) – no walk-in services are allowed.

Putrajaya Immigration HQ: http://powerq.my Other immigration offices: http://sto.imi.gov.my

Do note that we will not be able to book appointment slots for you. Due to the high volume of applications, appointment slots are expected to be filled quickly.

For Social Visit Pass holders, JIM requires a letter from the High Commission or Consulate-General if you wish to extend your visit pass. To obtain such a letter, please send an email with a copy of your passport biodata page and the page showing your expired social visit pass to:

Singapore High Commission in KL: [email protected] OR

Singapore Consulate-General in JB: [email protected] if you are in the state of Johor.

Please note that the granting of pass extension is the discretion of the Malaysian immigration authorities, and we will not be able to appeal on your behalf. If you are unable to obtain an extension, you should comply with the directives of the Immigration authorities and leave Malaysia during the stipulated deadline.

Entering Singapore 5 Will Singaporeans, From 01 Sep 0000 hrs, Singapore citizens and PRs returning to Singapore PRs, and Singapore from Malaysia (except ) are only required to serve 7- Singapore long-term pass day SHN at their own place of residence. Long-term pass holders or permit holders, may also do so at a place of residence that they or their family returning from Malaysia be members own or are sole tenants of; or in suitable accommodation subject to the 14-day Stay- such as a hotel at their own expense. Home Notice (SHN)? However, all travellers entering Singapore from 14 Oct 2359hrs who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Sabah will be required to serve a 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. This also applies to returning Singapore-based travellers under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), as well as Malaysian Citizens and PRs entering Singapore under the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA).

For Singapore Citizens and PRs, the cost of the stay at SHN dedicated facilities will be covered by the Government, with the exception of those who had left Singapore from 27 March 2020. This group of returnees will have to pay the full cost of the SHN accommodation as they had disregarded travel advisories to defer all travel abroad.

6 Do I need to submit my From 27 March 0900 hrs, all Singaporeans, Singaporean PRs and health information before Singapore permit holders returning to Singapore must submit a entering Singapore? health declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-Service within three days prior their arrival in Singapore.

7 Are foreigners who are From 29 March 2359 hrs, all Singapore long-term pass holders will Singapore long term pass require an entry approval. This includes existing and In-Principle or permit holders allowed Approval holders of Long-Term Visit Pass, Student’s Pass, and Work to enter Singapore? Pass. Pass holders may enquire with ICA, Ministry of Education (MOE), or Ministry of Manpower (MOM) respectively.

From 01 Sep 0000hrs, long-term pass or permit holders travelling to Singapore from Malaysia (except Sabah) are allowed to serve their 7- day SHN at their place of residence that they or their family members own or are sole tenants of; or in suitable accommodation such as hotel at their own cost.

All travellers entering Singapore from 14 Oct 2359hrs who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Sabah will be required to serve a 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities. They will be required to pay for their 14-day SHN at dedicated SHN facilities ($2,000 inclusive of GST).

8 Do Singapore Citizens / From 17 June 2359 hrs, all travellers entering Singapore, including Singapore PRs / Singapore Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs and long-term pass or permit long-term pass or permit holders, will be scheduled for COVID-19 testing a few days before the holders who return to end of their SHN period. Singapore have to undergo COVID-19 testing For Singapore Citizens and PRs who had left Singapore before 27 during SHN? Is the test March and return and enter Singapore by 31 August, the cost of the chargeable? COVID-19 test will be waived. All other returnees will be required to pay for the COVID-19 tests (up to $200 inclusive of GST).

Entering Malaysia 9 Are foreigners, including Currently, certain categories of foreigners such as Malaysian PRs, Singaporeans, allowed to spouses or children of and in possession of LTSVP, MM2H enter Malaysia during the holders, international students, Employment Pass Category I RMCO period? expatriates and their dependents, etc are allowed to enter Malaysia.

For information or clarifications on the entry restrictions, please approach the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore (https://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home/), Malaysia’s Immigration Department (JIM) (https://www.imi.gov.my/), and JIM’s Expatriate Services Division (https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal).

Other Information 10 Who can Singaporeans High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in contact for Consular assistance during this Address: 209, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur period? Tel: +60 3-2161-6277 (Office hours) Email: [email protected]

Emergency Tel (after hours): +60-16-661-0400 [Note: This number is for consular emergencies only. For general queries, please contact us during office hours or drop us an email]

The Consular Counter will provide consular services via pre-approved appointments only. You may request for an appointment slot using the online form here: go.gov.sg/SHCKL-appt or you can scan the QR code below using your mobile device.

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in

Address: Suite 35.02, Level 35, Johor Bahru City Square Office Tower, 106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook Tel: +60-7-226-5012 Email: [email protected]

Emergency Tel (after hours): +60-19-791-1166 [Note: This number is for consular emergencies only. For general queries, please contact us during office hours or drop us an email]

The Consular Counter will provide consular services via prior appointment only. Please send an email to [email protected] to make an appointment.

*Updated as of 21 October 1700hrs