Malaysia will re-open to all vaccinated tourists from April 1, authorities said, joining a growing number of countries removing restrictions in an attempt to live with Covid. The tourism-reliant Southeast Asian country, known for its white-sand beaches and lush rainforests, shut its borders in March 2020 but will now require only a negative Covid test to enter. "The government has decided to open its borders on April 1, 2022," Prime Minister Ismail Sabri said in media briefing. "We believe this decision will boost our economy and help revive our ailing tourism sector." The re-opening comes despite Malaysia reporting more than 25,000 infections a day in recent weeks, though most cases have been mild.
Its decision mirrors those of neighbouring nations including Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines that are progressively easing entry rules to lure back tourists. - AFP
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