[Asia Economy Reporter Sung Ki-ho] Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to conditionally reopen their border, which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, starting from the 10th of next month. Malaysia had completely shut its border with Singapore since March 18 due to the impact of COVID-19.
According to foreign media on the 14th, the foreign ministers of Malaysia and Singapore announced through a joint statement that they will implement the 'Reciprocal Green Lane' and the 'Periodic Commuting Arrangement.'
Under the 'Reciprocal Green Lane,' travel between the two countries will be allowed for essential work or official purposes, following health guidelines such as PCR testing.
The 'Periodic Commuting Arrangement' permits entry for those holding long-term stay visas for business or work purposes in the other country, allowing them to return to their home country after working for three consecutive months.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, an average of 300,000 people crossed daily from Malaysia to Singapore to supply labor, food, and materials.
However, since the border closure on March 18 due to the COVID-19 situation, people have not been allowed to cross, and only goods such as food supplies have been permitted to pass the border.
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