AMCHAM COVID-19 UPDATES
Latest News Updates
(11/11/2021) Malaysia to reopen to international visitors by Jan 1
(10/11/2021) Government has started administering COVID-19 booster shots to Malaysians above 40 years of age
(8/11/2021) Malaysia, Singapore agree to Vaccinated Travel Lane from Nov 29
(8/11/2021) The United States is opening to vaccinated international travelers
(6/11/2021) Malaysia accepts travelers inoculated with India's COVID-19 vaccine
(5/11/2021) Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak & Sabah to move to Phase Four of NRP on Monday, 8 November
(5/11/2021) Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur (November 5, 2021)
(3/11/2021) MOH study does not recommend ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
(2/11/2021) Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur (November 2, 2021)
(2/11/2021) Foreigners can enter Sabah without special entry approval from tomorrow
(1/11/2021) Prime Minister launches national vaccine development roadmap and institute
(28/10/2021) MYTravelPass exemption for the entry of foreign citizens who have a long term visit pass to Malaysia
(28/10/2021) U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert: COVID-19 Vaccination requirement for travel to the United States
(21/10/2021) US provides more assistance to fight COVID-19
(20/10/2021) U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Health Alert : Quarantine Requirements For Travelers to Malaysia
(20/10/2021) PERKESO COVID-19 screening program
(18/10/2021) Vaccinated travellers to Malaysia need only 7-day quarantine
(15/10/2021) Klang Valley, Melaka enter Phase 4 of NRP on Monday; five other states move into Phase 3
(13/10/2021) Fully vaxxed is passport to travel for Malaysians
(13/10/2021) Latest updates for the Manufacturing Sector
(12/10/2021) Vaccination information for Malaysians travelling abroad
(10/10/2021) Interstate travel permitted for the fully vaccinated beginning 11 October
(7/10/2021) Interstate travel allowed in next few days
(6/10/2021) Johor to move to Phase 3 and Pahang to Phase 4 of NRP
(5/10/2021) Ten COVID-19 vaccination centres in Penang will remain open until October 31
(4/10/2021) Those allergic to a particular COVID-19 vaccine can get a different one
(1/10/2021) Only fully-vaccinated individuals allowed into facilities
(1/10/2021) Sinovac vaccine gets conditional approval for those aged 12 and above
(29/9/2021) Klang Valley and Melaka move to Phase 3 of NRP from Oct 1
(29/9/2021) Interstate travel only allowed for Langkawi tourism bubble
(28/9/2021) Penang sets up private Covid-19 quarantine centre for low-risk B40 patients
(27/9/2021) Highlights of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP)
(24/9/2021) Malaysia-Singapore travel can resume after mutual recognition of vaccination certs
(21/9/2021) Petrol stations, convenience shops, eateries may be allowed to open till midnight soon
(21/9/2021) Ministry sets up task force to help mobilisation of healthcare workers
(21/9/2021) Vaccination walk-ins for teenagers to begin nationwide on Thursday (Sept 23)
(21/9/2021) Fully vaccinated travellers can apply for home quarantine from Tuesday (Sept 21) when entering Malaysia
(19/9/2021) Government agrees to implement COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
(16/9/2021) More sectors opening on Friday
(15/9/2021) Relaxation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Phase transition
(13/9/2021) Ministry eases conditions for loading, unloading non-essential goods
(11/9/2021) 200 frontliners from other states to be mobilised to Penang
(8/9/2021) Walk-in vaccinations at Klang Valley to cease from Sept 15
(8/9/2021) No more roadblocks, travel within Klang Valley allowed in Phase Two from Friday (10 September)
(7/9/2021) Entertainment industry reopens for fully vaccinated under NRP’s Phase One starting Thursday (Sept 9)
(7/9/2021) Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination kicks off in Penang tomorrow (Sept 8)
(6/9/2021) HR minister: Employers to be supplied with COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits
(6/9/2021) Penang government, CREST collaborate on SOP measures to safeguard SMEs
(3/9/2021) 14 PPVs in Terengganu to start walk-in vaccination Sunday
(2/9/2021) MySejahtera being upgraded to accommodate transition into endemic phase of COVID-19
(2/9/2021) NRP: Melaka moves to Phase Two, Negri to Phase Three from Sept 4
(2/9/2021) Government sets ceiling price for COVID-19 self-test kits
(1/9/2021) Bantuan Khas COVID-19 payment from Sept 6
(1/9/2021) Government to review new MM2H criteria
(30/8/2021) NRP Phase 2: Special committee meeting to decide on Klang Valley status
(28/8/2021) Travellers entering through Johor checkpoints must submit application for home quarantine
(26/8/2021) Selangor agrees to loan COVID-19 vaccines to Penang
(24/8/2021) JKJAV: 27 COVID-19 vaccination centres in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor have shut down
(23/8/2021) Walk-in vaccination for Malaysians only at 13 PPVs from Monday (23 Aug)
(23/8/2021) Private hospitals to cease operating as vaccination centres
(19/8/2021) Fully vaccinated individuals in Phase 1 of NRP states allowed to dine-in
(18/8/2021) Further easing of business SOP in states under Phase 2 of National Recovery Plan
(17/8/2021) Penang to continue working with relevant agencies to ensure NIP success
(16/8/2021) 11 Economic Activities Allowed to Reopen and their Guidelines
(15/8/2021) Several economic activities to resume in Phase 1 states for fully vaccinated individuals
(15/8/2021) Non-essential manufacturing sector companies allowed to resume operations
(8/8/2021) SOPs eased for fully vaccinated, here are the key points
(4/8/2021) EMCO at 13 localities in Johor, Kelantan, Sabah, Perak and Selangor
(3/8/2021) Entry and quarantine process for person under surveillance (PUS)
(31/7/2021) Walk In Vaccination in KV Kicks Off Aug 2, Here’s What You Need To Know
(27/7/2021) COVID-19 vaccine development in recruitment phase
(26/7/2021) Most states expected to move into Phase Four of NRP in Oct at the earliest
(23/7/2021) In Penang, second drive-through COVID-19 vaccine centre kicks off at USM
(22/7/2021) NSC looking into easing restrictions for separated families who are fully vaccinated
(22/7/2021) Works minister: Phase Two of vaccination drive for construction workers to begin Aug 5
(22/7/2021) Selayang Hospital third in Selangor to be turned into full COVID-19 hospital
(21/7/2021) Immigration Department issues latest travel procedures
(20/7/2021) Government Makes SOP Tweaks For Industries In Phase One And Two
(19/7/2021) Selangor to boost daily vaccination rate to 300,000 doses,
(19/7/2021) Exemptions for full COVID-19 vaccination to be announced after Aidiladha
(16/7/2021) Those above 60 without MySejahtera appointments can walk into any PPVs in KL, Selangor starting tomorrow
(15/7/2021) JKJAV told to review SOPs for those who are fully vaccinated
(15/7/2021) Penang launches COVID-19 vaccination registration for construction workers
(13/7/2021) HR Ministry issues guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality to reduce COVID-19 transmission
(13/7/2021) Penang rolls out third phase of COVID-19 vaccination this week
(13/7/2021) Malaysia inching closer to herd immunity as daily COVID shots surpass 420,000
(12/7/2021) Compulsory for factory workers in Selangor EMCO areas to be tested twice a week
(8/7/2021) Johor expected to enter Phase Two of NRP by next week
(8/7/2021) PIKAS Briefing
(8/7/2021) Entire district of Seremban to be under EMCO
(6/7/2021) Selangor State Government Announces Implementation of Program Vaksin Selangor (SelVAX)
(6/7/2021) MoT: Approval letters issued under SMILE system still valid for logistics, transportation sector
(5/7/2021) Penang moving to Phase Two of NRP on Wednesday (July 7)
(3/7/2021) One million U.S. vaccine doses due in Malaysia on Monday
(3/7/2021) Five states transitioning to phase two of NRP on July 5
(2/7/2021) Movement allowed in EMCO areas for vaccination, medical and emergency purposes
(1/7/2021) On the National Recovery Plan (NRP) & Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO)
(1/7/2021) Only food, essential goods manufacturers can operate during EMCO in Selangor, KL
(1/7/2021) Twenty-seven new PPVs approved for construction, transportation and manufacturing sector
(28/6/2021) Prime Minister Unveils PEMULIH Aid Package Worth RM150 billion
(28/6/2021) Electricity bill rebates extended until year end
(27/6/2021) Eateries allowed to open from 6am to 10pm starting 28 June 2021
(27/6/2021) Manufacturers group proposes targeted lockdown to break chain of COVID-19 infections
(27/6/2021) Daily Covid-19 cases stay above 5,000 as PM announces extension of Phase One curbs
(25/6/2021) Vaccination programme for construction sector from July 1
(25/6/2021) Pikas well-received with applications coming from over 2,000 companies with 301,050 workers
(25/6/2021) Khairy wants public to stay calm, says more vaccines will arrive
(21/6/2021) Families can now register kids over 12 for vaccination on MySejahtera
(21/6/2021) Industries not registered under PIKAS urged to do so immediately
(21/6/2021) More mega PPVs to open as vaccine supplies come in
(20/6/2021) Third phase of National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme in Klang Valley begins on 21 June
(18/6/2021) PIKAS Vaccination Centre in Pengerang Will Vaccinate 5,123 Workers
(17/6/2021) PIKAS Accelerates Rate of Immunization in Penang by Targeting the Manufacturing Sector Workforce
(17/6/2021) Loading and Unloading of Non-Essential Goods Permitted for Export-Import Activities from 18 June 2021
(17/6/2021) COVID-19 vaccination offered for 40,000 construction workers
(16/6/2021) PIKAS Launched Today in Selangor
(16/6/2021) Companies to absorb cost of vaccinations under PIKAS
(16/6/2021) List of COVID-19 Vaccination Centres (PPV) Under PIKAS
(16/6/2021) Emergency need not be extended beyond August 1
(16/6/2021) MIDA Open to Facilitate Business During FMCO
(15/6/2021) National Recovery Plan: MCO Phase Transition in Stages
(15/6/2021) U.S. to donate vaccine doses to assist Malaysia
(15/6/2021) More COVID-19 vaccination centres to open in Penang
(13/6/2021) PIKAS Terms & Conditions
(12/6/2021) FAQ on Public-Private Partnership COVID-19 Industry Immunisation Programme (PIKAS)
(12/6/2021) Current CIMS 3.0 Approval Letter Remains Valid Throughout the Extension Period of the MCO 3.0
(12/6/2021) MITI announces ‘phase four’ of Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine drive for manufacturing sector starting June 16
(11/6/2021) Lockdown extended from June 15-28
(10/6/2021) Vaccination for those in critical economic sector from June 16
(10/6/2021) Malaysia hit highest daily vaccination rate so far of 154,866 doses on June 9
(5/6/2021) 19 Ministries/Agencies for the Processing of Applications on CIMS 3.0 (updated on 5 June)
(4/6/2021) More checks at public places, more roadblocks to ensure SOP compliance
(3/6/2021) States, private hospitals can buy own COVID-19 vaccines including from Sinopharm, Moderna
(3/6/2021) Penang factories begin testing with Deep Throat Saliva method
(2/6/2021) EMCO to be enforced in 13 localities in Penang starting Friday (June 4)
(1/6/2021) MITI FAQs for FMCO 3.0
(1/6/2021) FAQs on FMCO 3.0 by the Ministry of Works
(1/6/2021) MDEC: Application for MCO exemption can be made through CIMS 3.0
(1/6/2021) Police: Old MITI letter for travel still valid until June 3
(1/6/2021) MITI creating code for facility, property management sector, do not enter system until told
(1/6/2021) MITI: Just over 95,000 companies approved to operate in ‘total lockdown’
(31/5/2021) Prime Minister announces Pemerkasa Plus aid package worth RM40bil
(31/5/2021) Application For Permission Letter to Operate for Sectors Permitted by the Government during the FMCO 3.0
(31/5/2021) MoT: Transport, Logistics Sub-Sectors Allowed to Operate during FMCO 3.0 Period
(31/5/2021) Ten essential services must get new permission letter, MITI letter revoked as of June 1
(31/5/2021) These transport, logistics sub-sectors allowed to operate during lockdown
(31/5/2021) Pilot programme for vaccination via mobile trucks to be introduced in KL
(31/5/2021) Continued Opening Of Specific Economic Sectors Crucial To Supply Chain For Essential Products & Services
(31/5/2021) Only Critical Construction Allowed During FMCO Period
(31/5/2021) Essential Services in the Trade Distribution Sector Allowed to Operate during the FMCO Period
(31/5/2021) FAQs on the Strengthened Nationwide FMCO 3.0
(30/5/2021) LATEST UPDATE: FMCO 3.0 SOPs [30 MAY 2021]
(30/5/2021) All MITI letters currently being used will expire May 31
(30/5/2021) Five new mega PPVs in KL, Selangor to ramp up vaccination numbers
(30/5/2021) Five hundred General Practitioner clinics to start administering vaccines by June 15
(28/5/2021) Malaysia to enter ‘total lockdown’ from June 1 to 14
(28/5/2021) Media Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Total Lockdown
(28/5/2021) Several localities in Pahang, Johor, Selangor, Sabah under EMCO from Sunday (May 30)
(27/5/2021) MITEC To Operate As A Vaccination Centre Starting May 31
(25/5/2021) New, larger locations for COVID-19 jabs
(24/5/2021) FAQs in Relation to the MCO 3.0 by MITI
(22/5/2021) Tighter MCO 3.0 Restrictions
(20/5/2021) Ipoh, Taiping, four Perak mukim under EMCO from Saturday
(19/5/2021) Low-risk COVID-19 patients can opt for hotel quarantine on own dime
(18/5/2021) Bosses in Selangor can now buy vaccine for their staff
(17/5/2021) Second round of AstraZeneca opt-in to open for senior citizens first on May 23
(11/5/2021) MITI letter still works for travel across district and/or state borders
(10/5/2021) Whole country under MCO from May 12-June 7
(9/5/2021) MITI clarifies no police permit required to cross borders for work during MCO
(8/5/2021) All premises listed in HIDE system must close for three days
(7/5/2021) What is HIDE, the government’s new AI-assisted COVID-19 early warning system?
(5/5/2021) Economic Sectors in MCO 3.0 Areas Can Operate as Usual Subject to Current SOP
(5/5/2021) KL to be placed under MCO from May 7 to 20
(4/5/2021) No police letter needed to cross districts for those with COVID-19 vaccination appointments
(3/5/2021) Opt-in for AstraZeneca vaccine to be extended to whole of Malaysia
(3/5/2021) Details on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
(27/4/2021) CMCO to remain in KL and four states on April 29-May 17
(27/4/2021) SOPs for Travelers Arriving from Countries with VOC
(27/4/2021) No interstate travel allowed during Raya
(26/4/2021) Temporary ban on flights to and from India beginning April 28 to prevent spread of new COVID-19 variant
(19/4/2021) Spouses, dependents who registered via MySejahtera separately can request joint COVID-19 jab appointment
(15/4/2021) Family members may travel interstate to bring dependents for COVID-19 vaccination
(12/4/2021) CMCO extended in Selangor, KL and four states, rest of country still in RMCO
(12/4/2021) Expired social visitor pass holders need to leave Malaysia before April 21
(5/4/2021) COVID-19 vaccination appointment notifications to start Monday (April 5)
(1/4/2021) Those with two doses of vaccine may be allowed to travel freely
(1/4/2021) Second phase of national immunisation programme brought forward to April 17
(31/3/2021) EMCO to be imposed on three areas in Tawau from April 1, extended in two other areas
(30/3/2021) 30% work from office rule to be abolished April 1
(30/3/2021) Vaccinated travellers not exempt from mandatory quarantine
(30/3/2021) CMCO in six states, RMCO in nine states extended until April 14
(11/3/2021) Compound for violating MCO SOP now set at RM10,000
(8/3/2021) Health minister says private sector GPs will administer COVID-19 jabs from phase two onwards
(4/3/2021) Work from home directive remains in force
(2/3/2021) CMCO vs RMCO: What’s the difference?
(2/3/2021) Free travel between KL and Selangor but police nod needed to enter Putrajaya
(2/3/2021) KL, Selangor, Johor and Penang under CMCO from March 5
(1/3/2021) Putrajaya issues new SOPs for exhibitions, conferences in MCO zones
(23/2/2021) 'SOPs for retail sector have been updated, standardised nationwide'
(23/2/2021) MySejahtera: You can now register for COVID-19 vaccine with latest update
(23/2/2021) Malaysia to receive additional 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine tomorrow
(22/2/2021) Registration for COVID-19 vaccination to begin next month
(19/2/2021) Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint
(18/2/2021) National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme
(18/2/2021) Can’t get to hospitals for Covid-19 jab? Health D-G says mobile unit will go out instead
(18/2/2021) MCO: Two-per-table rule relaxed, now limited by table size
(17/2/2021) Malaysia working to add J&J shot to Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine arsenal
(16/2/2021) Chief minister urges Penangites to stay home, warns 90pc COVID-19 cases asymptomatic
(16/2/2021) New MCO, RMCO, CMCO dos and don'ts
(16/2/2021) MCO extended in KL, Selangor, Johor and Penang until March 4
(16/2/2021) First batch of Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 vaccine to arrive on Feb 21
(15/2/2021) Guide book on National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme to be launched by PM tomorrow
(15/2/2021) Prime Minister launches National Unity Policy and Action Plan framework
(11/2/2021) COVID-19: All residing in Malaysia to get vaccines, including non-citizens
(9/2/2021) More retail businesses allowed to open
(9/2/2021) Government allows dine-in again from tomorrow (10 Feb), but limits table to just two
(7/2/2021) CNY SOP: Reunion dinner now allowed, no more than 15 family members living within 10km radius
(2/2/2021) MCO extended from Feb 5 to Feb 18
(2/2/2021) No COVID-19 screening, no work permit
(28/1/2021) All permitted businesses can now operate until 10pm
(26/1/2021) Inter-state travel allowed for long-distance married couples starting Jan 27
(21/1/2021) MCO extended in various states
(19/1/2021) MCO in whole Malaysia except Sarawak from January 22
(18/1/2021) MIDA to cater to business community with new one stop center website
(18/1/2021) MCO 2.0: Prime Minister announces aid package worth RM15 billion
(17/1/2021) Prime Minister's response to health experts' open letter
(15/1/2021) MCO to be enforced in Kelantan from Jan 16-26
(15/1/2021) Swab tests not needed for students unless they display symptoms
(15/1/2021) MCO to be enforced in Kelantan from Jan 16-26
(14/1/2021) Private hospitals can be directed to take in COVID-19 patients
(14/1/2021) Public parks in states under MCO to be closed, cycling and jogging activities only in your neighbourhood
(13/1/2021) Notification For Logistics Companies To Operate During MCO From 13 January 2020
(13/1/2021) MCO 2.0 SOPs (Updated on 13 Jan 2021)
(12/1/2021) MIDA to Continue Facilitating Investors and Businesses During Movement Control Order (MCO)
(12/1/2021) Ismail Sabri outlines which shops, businesses can stay open during MCO 2.0, and which ones can’t
(12/1/2021) No interstate travel, MICE and social events during CMCO this time
(12/1/2021) Economic Sectors in the Essential Services Allowed to Operate Throughout the MCO Period
(12/1/2021) State of emergency not military coup or curfew, Prime Minister clarifies
(12/1/2021) King declares State of Emergency to fight COVID-19
(11/1/2021) Prime Minister’s Public Address on the January MCO
(11/1/2021) MCO, CMCO, RMCO: Dos and don'ts
(6/1/2021) Ipoh to be placed under CMCO on Jan 7-20
(6/1/2021) Travel Advisory (State) and Travel Health Notice (CDC) – January 6, 2021
(6/1/2021) VISA UPDATE (06 Jan 2021)- Social Visa Pass Holders (90-days)
(5/1/2021) No curbs on interstate travel despite COVID-19 clusters linked to free movement
(1/1/2021) General CMCO and RMCO SOPs (Updated on 1 January 2021)
(1/1/2021) RMCO nationwide extended until March 31