What are the new quarantine rules for travellers entering Sarawak?

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New Quarantine Protocols Mandate Stricter Entry Requirements for Sarawak Travellers

Effective December 12, travellers, including citizens and holders of long-term visit passes, arriving in Sarawak from countries under temporary travel restrictions are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine at their initial point of entry into Malaysia. This requirement applies irrespective of an individual's vaccination status. The directive specifically targets travellers with a recent travel history within the preceding 14 days to nations such as South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
Pre-entry and Arrival Testing for High-Risk Travellers

Individuals arriving from these eight identified countries must adhere to several conditions before and upon arrival. These include undertaking an rT-PCR test two days prior to departure, securing approval via the EnterSarawak platform, completing the e-Health Declaration (eHDF), and undergoing a mandatory rT-PCR test immediately upon reaching the first point of entry in Malaysia. Home quarantine is explicitly prohibited for this group, and they are barred from proceeding to other destinations within Sarawak until their quarantine period is concluded.
Modified Quarantine Periods for Other International Arrivals

For travellers entering Sarawak from countries not listed among the eight high-risk nations, or those with international travel history within the last 14 days but not from the restricted countries, quarantine durations vary based on vaccination status. Fully vaccinated individuals will undergo a seven-day mandatory quarantine. Conversely, travellers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated will be required to quarantine for 10 days.
Testing and Risk Assessment During Quarantine

During the seven-day quarantine, an rT-PCR test is administered on the fifth day. For those under the 10-day quarantine, the rT-PCR test is conducted on the eighth day. A final risk assessment is performed on the last day of quarantine, with the potential for an extension if symptoms are detected or deemed necessary. Should the rT-PCR swab test on Day 12 yield a negative result for travellers from the restricted countries, their quarantine may be terminated, though a further risk assessment on the 14th day could still lead to an extension if warranted. All travellers arriving from overseas must declare their travel history to health screening officers at the point of entry, with strict legal repercussions for providing false information or failing to declare their travel history.

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