From December, foreigners entering Malaysia must submit digital arrival cards
The Malaysian Immigration Department has announced on its website that all travelers must present their Malaysia Digital Arrival Card before entering the country.
The only exceptions are those who are transiting or crossing through Singapore without undergoing immigration control. Permanent residents of Malaysia and holders of the Malaysian Automated Clearance System are also exempt from submitting digital arrival cards. This information was reported by channelnewsasia.com.
"According to the Visa Liberalization Plan, Malaysia aims to attract foreign tourists and generate national income. This ensures that Malaysia remains a leader in key investment and tourism sectors in the Asian region," the Malaysian Immigration Department wrote on Facebook.
Furthermore, the post states that efforts to enhance existing immigration facilities will be implemented from December 1. Other initiatives have also been introduced, such as visa exemptions for Chinese and Indian nationals, a multiple-entry visa, a graduate pass, an Umrah transit visa, and improvements to the validity and duration of visas and passes for social visits.
In January, Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that Singaporeans entering Johor through the Woodland and Tuas checkpoints can now use the electronic gate.
In February, he also added that the use of the automated entry system (autogate) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be expanded to include travelers from "low-risk" countries such as Singapore and Brunei. Previously, only Malaysians used the automatic gates when entering and leaving the country.