Asia > Malaysia: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 5 millions
Active cases: 10 32
Recovered: 5 millions
Deaths: 36 932
Vaccination count: 28.1 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Malaysia's borders are open for travellers.
From 1st August 2022, travellers wishing to enter Malaysia no longer need to fill out their Pre-Departure form (PDF) in the MySejahtera application.
Effective December 30, 2022, the Malaysian Ministry of Health announced that all travelers arriving to Malaysia will be required to undergo temperature checks for fever, and to self-report any other possible COVID-19 symptoms.
Those found to be feverish or who display or self-report other possible COVID-19 symptoms will be subject to further health screening, which could include COVID-19 testing, and may be required to quarantine.
For more information, please visit https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en
Tests: Not required
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine is required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-15.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
From the 1 May, wearing a face mask in outdoor public spaces is optional. You must still wear a face mask in indoor areas.
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Allowed
No restriction
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
