![No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650288569_MenteriKesihatanK.jpg)
No more COVID-19 tests for certain travellers - Khairy
The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun May 01 2022
![COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51651067333_TBKJ.jpg)
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648823758_TBKJENDEMIK.jpg)
Airlines need to ensure passengers download MySejahtera, obtain traveller card
Airlines need to ensure that passengers to Malaysia have already downloaded the MySejahtera app and obtained their traveller cards before departure, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Fri Apr 01 2022
![MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1 MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644226095_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
MPN recommends reopening of borders as early as March 1
Muhyiddin said the COVID-19 swab test should still be required before departure and upon arrival in accordance with the MOH recommendations.
Tue Feb 08 2022
![COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640226874_sydney.jpg)
COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records
Most states require travellers to have a negative test result 72 hours before departure in order to be allowed entry.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41477484578_Woodlands.jpg)
Singapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variant
Travellers must test negative for COVID-19 before departure, and Malaysia also requires travellers to pass the on-arrival COVID-19 test.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631601306_KhairyJamaluddi.jpg)
Tourists to Langkawi must undergo COVID-19 screening before departure - Khairy
Starting tomorrow, travellers intending to visit Langkawi are required to undergo screening for COVID-19 before departure.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616241687_SwabTest.jpg)
No need for COVID-19 test three days before departure to Sarawak
Individuals wishing to enter Sarawak from the Peninsula, Sabah and Labuan will no longer have to undergo the COVID-19 screening test three days before travelling to the state, effective Monday.
Sat Mar 20 2021
![AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591598251_Airasia.jpg)
AirAsia's domestic flights remain operational during MCO, police approval needed
AirAsia said for essential travel, passengers must obtain a valid approval from police before departure.
Tue Jan 12 2021
![Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474192988_JREast.jpg)
Urine trouble: Japan train driver 'pees' on track causes furore
The driver urinated over the rails before departure as he did not want to cause a delay by going to the restroom.
Sun Sep 18 2016