Sarawak updates interstate travel SOP, mandatory COVID-19 test not required for fully vaccinated travellers - SoyaCincau

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Sarawak has lifted more restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers entering the state effective 18 Oct. Sarawakians are no longer required to apply for EnterSarawak.

application. Effective 18th October, this requirement will be exempted for Sarawakians. Travellers who are non-Sarawakians are still required to submit an application except for Federal officers working in Sarawak, private sector employees, non-Sarawakians with Sarawakian spouse, Sarawakians who are born outside of Sarawak and Sarawak-MM2H visa holders.

The SOP also mentioned that children below 12 years of age are also required to undergo COVID-19 screening if they are travelling into the state with an unvaccinated or partially vaccinated parent or guardian.Individuals entering Sarawak from abroad must produce a negative RT-PCR test result within 3 days before entering the state and report their travel history to airport officers. International travellers are required to apply for EnterSarawak and fill up an e-Health Declaration form.

Although COVID-19 screening is not mandatory, it is still recommended to perform a self-test before starting your journey to protect your relatives in your hometowns. Travellers who are having symptoms such as fever, cough or flu are advised to defer their travel plans.

 

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