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After the announcement of PKPP by the Malaysian Prime Minster, everyone is eager to return to their daily routines including thousands of Malaysians that cross the borders to work in Singapore. Malaysia's Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob addressed the issue during a press conference, saying that Malaysians working in Singapore can start travelling and resume work there once both governments reach a resolution on the matter.   

"Discussions are now being held and Malaysians can start travelling back and forth again once the terms have been outlined, especially those living in Johor," he said at his daily Covid-19 security briefing.

He also added that Malaysia is prepared to agree to Malaysians undergoing Covid-19 screenings before resuming work in Singapore if that is among the conditions needed.

In response of the Singapore government shared by Channel News Asia,  Mr Wong, who co-chairs the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force, said that talks are under way to allow Malaysians in Johor Bahru to commute to Singapore and back for work.

“The same principle will apply … we will welcome these travelers. We want to see the resumption of travel, but it has to be done in a safe way. And that would mean looking at testing protocols in place on both sides,” he said.

Mr Wong said that before such travel can resume, testing may have to be carried out, a quarantine period may have to be imposed, or a combination of both measures.

However, he noted that the volume of travel would not be as high as before.

“I think we are quite clear. It is not going to be back to where we were before the circuit breaker or before COVID-19 hit us. We are not talking about large volumes of daily commuters coming in and out freely," Mr Wong said.

“We are talking about resumption of travel, but in a controlled manner and in a safe manner for both sides. That's in our mutual interest."

Info via Straitstimes

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