When do travellers need to take a Covid-19 test before entering Sarawak?

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Travellers Must Undergo Pre-Entry Covid-19 Testing Under New Sarawak Regulations

Travellers entering Sarawak from Sabah or Labuan are required to undergo a rT-PCR test for Covid-19 within three days prior to their travel date, effective September 21. This measure is part of updated protocols aimed at managing the Covid-19 pandemic within the state.
Testing Requirements for Entry via Sabah and Labuan

Effective September 21, individuals entering Sarawak through the land borders of Sabah or Labuan must complete a rT-PCR Covid-19 test. This test must be conducted no more than three days before the scheduled travel date. Additionally, all such travellers are mandated to fill out the EnterSarawak application or website, providing necessary supporting documentation.
Random Testing for Arrivals from Penang

Malaysians arriving in Sarawak via flights originating from Penang will be subject to random Covid-19 testing upon their arrival at Kuching International Airport. This approach allows for continued monitoring of potential cases from specific domestic routes.
Special Provisions for Sarawakians and Specific Sectors

Sarawakians returning from overseas will undergo mandatory quarantine at their designated 'First Point of Entry' within Sarawak, with no transit permitted to their final destination. For Sarawakians commuting between Brunei and Sabah for work, a special letter from the Divisional Disaster Management Committee is required, alongside a Covid-19 test every two weeks. Workers in the oil and gas sector who have spent at least 30 days within Sarawak are exempt from pre-travel testing when travelling to oil rigs. However, oil and gas workers based outside Sarawak must still undergo testing and adhere to established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Protocols for Foreign Workers and Students

Foreign workers in the construction and plantation sectors, as well as foreign students, are permitted entry into Sarawak only if they possess valid permits and have submitted applications to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). They must also complete the EnterSarawak app or website. The associated costs for two Covid-19 tests and a 14-day mandatory quarantine will be borne by the sponsoring companies, institutions, or the students themselves. These entities are also responsible for arranging transport from the point of entry to the quarantine centre.

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