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Recovery Movement Control Order (Rmco) in Malaysia Frequently Asked Questions RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO) IN MALAYSIA 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, further restrictions of the MCO have been eased, Recovery Movement such as allowing even more businesses to reopen, and interstate Control Order (RMCO) will travel. Singaporeans in Malaysia are allowed to leave during the begin from 10 June until RMCO period. However, Singaporeans should be prepared for some 31 August 2020. What is travel inconveniences. Singaporeans are still not allowed to enter the RMCO, and are Malaysia on social visit pass during the RMCO period. Singaporeans 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 the RMCO period? Are direct flights to Singapore from KLIA and klia2, as well a few other flights available during this cities such as Penang and Kuching.^ Note that cross-border land/rail period? transport 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 Johor Bahru is 7am to 7pm daily.] [^Please check with the airlines (Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Scoot) for the latest information.] 3 I am a Singaporean and I From 10 June, interstate travel is allowed. A letter from the High intend to return to Commission/Consulate-General or police permit is no longer Singapore. Am I allowed to required. travel across states to KL International Airport (KLIA) / Causeway / Second Link? 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 5 April 2359 hrs, all residents returning to Singapore from Singapore PRs, and Malaysia are required to serve the 14-day SHN at dedicated Singapore long-term pass facilities. or permit holders, returning from Malaysia be For Singapore Citizens and PRs, the cost of the stay at SHN facilities subject to the 14-day Stay- will be covered by the Government, with the exception of those Home Notice (SHN)? 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. From 17 June 2359 hrs, Singapore long-term pass or permit holders entering Singapore will be required to pay for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities ($2,000 inclusive of GST). 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 17 June 2359 hrs, Singapore long-term pass or permit holders entering Singapore will be required to pay for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities ($2,000 inclusive of GST). 8 [UPDATED] Do Singapore From 17 June 2359 hrs, all travellers entering Singapore, including Citizens / Singapore PRs / Singapore Citizens, Singapore PRs and long-term pass or permit Singapore long-term pass holders, will be scheduled for COVID-19 testing a few days before or permit holders who the end of their SHN period. return to Singapore have to undergo COVID-19 For Singapore Citizens and PRs who had left Singapore before 27 testing during SHN? Is the March and return and enter Singapore by 31 August, the cost of the test 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 With effect from 1 June, Singaporeans who are Malaysian PR/ who Singaporeans, allowed to are spouses or children of Malaysians and hold LTSVP / who are enter Malaysia during the approved MM2H holders can apply for entry into Malaysia. Please RMCO period? approach the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore for additional details and application. You may also refer to their Facebook page for more information. With effect from 10 June, all foreigners who are allowed to enter and who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to serve their 14-day self-quarantine at their residence. Other Information 10 Who can Singaporeans High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Kuala Lumpur 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 Johor Bahru 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 18 June 2000hrs .
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