PETALING JAYA: Malaysians returning from overseas no longer have to obtain a letter of understanding and permission for the journey from the missions abroad, says Wisma Putra.
In a Twitter post on Tuesday (June 9), it also said that effective Wednesday (June 10), Malaysians who return from abroad can quarantine themselves at home.
The Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had previously said that the home quarantine will be compulsory.
He added that whoever fails to adhere to the compulsory quarantine requirement and standard operating procedure (SOP) will be fined RM1,000 and be taken to court.
Ismail Sabri also said that Malaysian returnees will undergo a swab test upon arrival at airports, and that those who test positive for Covid-19 will be sent to hospitals for treatment.
He added that all Malaysian returnees are also required to download the MySejahtera app as it will be used to monitor them.
The decision to allow home quarantine for Malaysian returnees was made after taking into account the rate of Covid-19 infection in other countries, which has been brought under control.
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