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Malaysia looking at fully reopening border with Singapore in January
Johor wants the border to be fully open for daily commuters.PHOTO: ST FILE
Published
Sep 11, 2020, 3:37 pm SGT
ISKANDAR PUTERI (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia's Health Ministry is looking at the possibility of
fully reopening the Malaysia-Singapore border for daily commuters in January.
Health Minister Adham Baba said on Friday (Sept 11) that the
recovery movement control order (RMCO) period over the next four months would be an important time for the country as it would determine if it is possible to reopen the border with Singapore fully.
He said during this time, a more systematic approach would be taken in areas such as as border control, physical distancing and the use of personal protective equipment.
Datuk Seri Dr Adham also said the ministry is looking at doubling its capacity in swabbing travellers for Covid-19 under
the current Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) plans.
Dr Adham said in considering whether to fully open the border, the ministry has to consider people's livelihood, which has been affected by Covid-19.
"We must find a balance as both the economy and health of people are very important matters," he said after attending the unveiling of a tribute to front-liners in the form of a mural constructed from Lego bricks at the Legoland Malaysia Resort.
The mural was unveiled by Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad, Dr Adham and Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri.
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