We can’t wait to travel again! 

Malaysia recently lifted its interstate and international travel restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country achieved the target of vaccinating 90% of its adult population.

Photo via Malay Mail

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government has agreed to allow fully vaccinated Malaysians to travel overseas starting Monday (October 11th). 

As of now, there are more than 40 countries that have opened their borders to international tourists… 

So, here are some of the countries that will be accepting fully-vaccinated Malaysians, if you’re thinking about travelling abroad!

1. United Kingdom

2. Jordan

3. Maldives

4. Dubai (UAE)

5. Brazil

6. Canada

7. Egypt

8. The Netherlands

9. Pakistan

10. Turkey

11. The United States of America (USA)

12. United Arab Emirates (UAE)

13. GErmany

14. Ireland

15. Finland 

16. Mexico

17. Spain 

18. Switzerland

However, Malaysians returning home from their holiday are required to undergo mandatory quarantine just to make sure that they are free from COVID-19! 

So, stay safe and remember to always wear a face mask, maintain physical distance and wash your hands regularly!

Mulai esok, rakyat Malaysia yang ingin ke luar negara tidak perlu lagi memohon MyTravelPass. Walaubagaimanapun, pengembara masih perlu menjalani kuarantin wajib sebaik pulang ke tanah air.#KeluargaMalaysia#BekerjaBersamaRakyat#ReopeningSafely pic.twitter.com/dnyDQ8O44h

— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) October 10, 2021

Meanwhile, the Malaysian government is also preparing to shift the country into an endemic COVID-19 phase where it will not impose wide lockdowns again if cases rise.

As of Saturday, 65% of the country’s population, including teenagers aged between 12 to 17 have been fully vaccinated as of Saturday (October 9th)!

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat