#KiniNews: Pay for quarantine or stay in the airport, minister tells foreigners
Foreigners who are allowed to enter Malaysia must pay their quarantine charges and Covid-19 testing fees upon arrival or they can stay in the airport, warned Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"We have made the decision that before they can pass immigration, they must make the payment for their hotel or quarantine centres.
"If they refuse to pay, we will not let them pass immigration, so they can stay at the airport till whenever," Ismail Sabri said in his press conference on Covid-19 updates today.
Previously, he said there were many incidents where foreigners who could enter Malaysia refused to pay for their quarantine and testing fees after those were completed.
"We have made the decision that before they can pass immigration, they must make the payment for their hotel or quarantine centres.
"If they refuse to pay, we will not let them pass immigration, so they can stay at the airport till whenever," Ismail Sabri said in his press conference on Covid-19 updates today.
Previously, he said there were many incidents where foreigners who could enter Malaysia refused to pay for their quarantine and testing fees after those were completed.
Sun Mar 20 2022
#KiniNews: No more home quarantine as Covid-19 cases rise
Returning Malaysians and non-citizens permitted to enter the country will once more be made to undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at specified quarantine centres from Friday, July 24.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said the government has decided to revoke the allowance for those entering the country to self-quarantine at home.
Speaking during his press briefing in Putrajaya today, the defence minister said the uptick in global Covid-19 cases over the past few days contributed to the increase in the number of domestic cases as Malaysians returned from abroad.
Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said the government has decided to revoke the allowance for those entering the country to self-quarantine at home.
Speaking during his press briefing in Putrajaya today, the defence minister said the uptick in global Covid-19 cases over the past few days contributed to the increase in the number of domestic cases as Malaysians returned from abroad.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Quarantine: Umrah pilgrims can opt for private or govt-run centres Quarantine: Umrah pilgrims can opt for private or govt-run centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641298810_Umrah.jpg)
Quarantine: Umrah pilgrims can opt for private or govt-run centres
Umrah pilgrims have the option of dealing directly with private quarantine centres in hotels listed by NADMA or undergoing quarantine at government-run centres.
Tue Jan 04 2022
![MOH to conduct screenings at flood relief centres, prevent spread of COVID-19 - Khairy MOH to conduct screenings at flood relief centres, prevent spread of COVID-19 - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639837206_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
MOH to conduct screenings at flood relief centres, prevent spread of COVID-19 - Khairy
Flood victims who are symptomatic, at risk or test positive for COVID-19 will be isolated at quarantine centres to prevent the spread of infection to others, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sat Dec 18 2021
![KPWKM helps in preparation of SOPs for COVID-19 children's quarantine centres KPWKM helps in preparation of SOPs for COVID-19 children's quarantine centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633413390_TBSITIZAILAH.jpg)
KPWKM helps in preparation of SOPs for COVID-19 children's quarantine centres
Five SOPs for the Management of Children with COVID-19 or Close Contact of Confirmed Case were prepared by JKM in collaboration with NGOs.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Paedophile not caught at quarantine centre - Aidi Paedophile not caught at quarantine centre - Aidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618479238_AidiIsmail.jpg)
Paedophile not caught at quarantine centre - Aidi
Reports of paedophile Alladin being caught at a quarantine centre in Kuching after returning from West Malaysia were incorrect, Aidi said.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628921316_KetuaPengarahNADMA.jpg)
Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is studying calls for civil servants working from home to help out at COVID-19 Low-Risk Treatment and Quarantine Centres (PKRCs) throughout the country.
Sat Aug 14 2021
![MAF to mobilise assets to assist hospitals, quarantine centres - DPM MAF to mobilise assets to assist hospitals, quarantine centres - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61627805625_DatukSeriIsmail.jpg)
MAF to mobilise assets to assist hospitals, quarantine centres - DPM
The MAF will be mobilising its personnel and assets to help lighten the burden of hospitals and quarantine centres following the surge in COVID-19 infections.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626256657_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system
Hospitals were under intense pressure even before the upsurge, with some reporting most of their medics had joined the anti-junta movement.
Wed Jul 14 2021
![COVID: Tourism frontliners to be prioritised for vaccination COVID: Tourism frontliners to be prioritised for vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623137986_suntikvaksin.jpg)
COVID: Tourism frontliners to be prioritised for vaccination
Among those who will receive the vaccine under the first phase of the vaccination are the staff of hotels operating as quarantine centres.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Kelantan hospital and quarantine facilities full following surge in COVID cases - Exco Kelantan hospital and quarantine facilities full following surge in COVID cases - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619102174_DrIzaniHusin.jpg)
Kelantan hospital and quarantine facilities full following surge in COVID cases - Exco
The situation has also caused a shortage of health personnel.
Thu Apr 22 2021
![Selangor to set up COVID-19 transit quarantine centres in four districts - Amirudin Shari Selangor to set up COVID-19 transit quarantine centres in four districts - Amirudin Shari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61601644125_Amirudin.jpg)
Selangor to set up COVID-19 transit quarantine centres in four districts - Amirudin Shari
Amirudin said priority would be given to patients living in the Peoples Housing Projects (PPR) who lack space to conduct effective home-quarantine.
Fri Feb 12 2021
![PLKN, Wawasan Camps to be used as temporary detention and quarantine centre for PATI - Muhyiddin PLKN, Wawasan Camps to be used as temporary detention and quarantine centre for PATI - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612426667_PerutusanKhasPerda.jpg)
PLKN, Wawasan Camps to be used as temporary detention and quarantine centre for PATI - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said it is part of the government's immediate action to reduce congestion and the spread of COVID-19 in detention depots.
Thu Feb 04 2021
![Kelantan implements HSO as PKRC nears full capacity - Izani Kelantan implements HSO as PKRC nears full capacity - Izani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611065091_DrIzaniHusin.jpg)
Kelantan implements HSO as PKRC nears full capacity - Izani
Kelantan has begun to implement the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients since last week, so as to reduce congestion at the hospitals and quarantine centres in the state.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Sibu Indoor Stadium to be turned into COVID-19 quarantine centre Sibu Indoor Stadium to be turned into COVID-19 quarantine centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610288526_StadiumTertutupSibu.jpg)
Sibu Indoor Stadium to be turned into COVID-19 quarantine centre
The opening of the quarantine centre was an early preparation should the quarantine centre in Kemuyang becomes fully occupied.
Mon Jan 11 2021