Johor to propose border measures that include mechanism to limit travel within Singapore

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor's chief minister stated on Tuesday (Apr 20) his state authorities will suggest measures that may restrict the motion of staff who cross the border from Johor to Singapore.

Hasni Mohammad stated the reopening of the border was an "ongoing agenda" of his state authorities and that it might would be sure that these concerned in crossing the border from Johor, like staff, acquired the COVID-19 vaccine.

"We will also present to the federal government standard operating procedures for crossing the border," he stated throughout a press convention.

Mr Hasni was requested to touch upon the state authorities's degree of confidence on the subject of reopening the border to Singapore, because the variety of COVID-19 circumstances within the nation are seen to be growing.

"This will include limited movement. Although they can cross the border, it does not mean they can travel all over Singapore," he added.

"If it is for work, it means that they have to move from point A and point B. So there will be a mechanism that can be developed for us to (have) control (over this)."

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will meet together with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong subsequent month, throughout which they're anticipated to debate the reopening of borders between the 2 nations.

Mr Hasni stated Malaysia is hoping for "positive news" from the assembly.

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Singapore’s Ministry of Commerce and Trade introduced final week that Malaysian cargo drivers who've been vaccinated in Singapore could use vaccination playing cards issued to them, together with the TraceTogether tokens or app as verification for his or her vaccination standing on the Causeway.

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It will permit them to skip on-arrival testing, the ministry added.

On Apr 12, Malaysian International Minister Hishammuddin Hussein stated the reopening of borders is anticipated on the agenda of the assembly between Mr Muhyiddin and Mr Lee early subsequent month.

Mr Hishammuddin met together with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan final month, throughout which they stated they're dedicated to “progressively restore” cross-border journey for different teams of vacationers along with the Reciprocal Inexperienced Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Association (PCA).