Malaysia has asked Singapore to consider allowing Malaysians working in the republic to commute daily between the two countries, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin YassinMuhyiddin conveyed this to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a telephone conversation yesterday discussing the possible reopening of the two countries’ borders.
“We are in agreement that the reopening of our borders should be done carefully according to certain health guidelines and protocols to rejuvenate the economic and tourism sectors, which will greatly benefit both countries,” Muhyiddin said. Muhyiddin said they also touched on the Periodical Commuting Arrangement between Malaysia and Singapore which, if implemented, would facilitate cross-border travel for the peoples of the two countries.
“This proposal is in line with the government’s concern over the fate of Malaysians, especially those working in Singapore and who could not return home because of the tight standard operating procedure for quarantine in both countries,” he added.
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