Singapore-Malaysia land border could reopen 'in a few weeks' under a 'Vaccinated Travel Lane'-like arrangement


The opening of land borders is much anticipated among residents on both sides of the Causeway. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Nov 15 (The Straits Times/ANN): The land border between Singapore and Malaysia could reopen in a few weeks' time under a "Vaccinated Travel Lane-like arrangement", in what could be a major step in easing the 20-month segregation of the two neighbouring countries that has caused a lot of strain on families.

Without providing further details, co-chairman of the Covid-19 multi-ministry task force and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on Monday (Nov 15) said that discussions with Malaysia are progressing well.

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