The Ministry of International Trade and Industries has announced that the Vaccinated Travel Lane between Malaysia and Singapore registration portal www.Mysafetravel.gov.my is now live, just days after Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri and Singapore Premier made the declaration.
MITI advises users to read the FAQ’s before making plans, for instance, the VTL registration is currently for travels between 29 November to 5 December 2021 only. For those after 6 December onwards, will have to register after 1 December 2021.
Registration is recommended to be done at least seven days before the travel date. However, commuters are also advised to take note that a pre-departure test within two days of arrival date is required. And also to bring hard copy of their documents.
Malaysia and Singapore have achieved more than 95 per cent rate of the vaccinated adult population. This has offered opportunities for both countries to reopen the land border in a gradual, safe, systematic, and sustainable manner.
Both Governments are collaborating to launch the Vaccinated Travel Lane, the launch will coincide with the VTL-Air that will enhance further bilateral and economic relations between both countries. Apart from workers, the lanes will provide opportunities for Malaysians and Singaporeans on both sides of the Causeway who have been separated from their families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to be reunited with their loved ones. The initiative aims to facilitate quarantine-free, seamless cross-border movement integrating health protocol, security, and immigration clearance.
Travellers allowed to take part in the VTL-Land are Malaysia and Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents as well as holders of Malaysia and Singapore Long-term Pass. The travellers must be fully vaccinated and for unvaccinated children below the age of 12, they must be accompanied by vaccinated parents or guardians.
Eligible travellers will be subjected to COVID-19 testing and further health requirements determined by the respective country. Currently, the VTL-Land will be limited to only bus transportation as a control mechanism and other modes of transportation will be included in stages.
The Singapore-bound designated VTL-Land bus services will use Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal (Larkin Sentral) as the boarding and disembarkation point in Malaysia, whereas Queen Street Terminal (QST) is the boarding and disembarkation point in Singapore.
Both governments have also agreed for a daily quota not exceeding 1,500 travellers at the initial stage, with weekly increments.
