Travelling is one of the major restriction the world is facing during the pandemic. While social and leisure travel in and out of Malaysia is banned there are ways for business travellers to come in and out. In the first episode of our brand new podcast format the Malaysian Business Guide we discuss business travel in and out of Malaysia with our very own experts at MGCC Dr Eva Langerbeck and Fairuz Razak who deal with entry permits on a daily basis. Get all the important information and find out whether you are eligible to enter or leave Malaysia.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in late May 2021. All the information given in this episode depending on the current COVID situation in Malaysia might not be relevant when you listen to it months or weeks later.
Here are the time codes for the questions in the episode.
1. What is the current travel status in Malaysia? 02:40
2. What are the differences between Business, Work, Social and Leisure travel? 03:01
3. What proof do you need to be categorized as a business traveller? 03:46
4. Which nationalities can come in? 05:59
5. Independent from the nationality, does the country matter from which my travel originated? 06:31
6. What happens if my travel date changes? 07:50
7. Does my vaccination status make a difference? 08:36
8. Is there a quarantine when I arrive in Malaysia? 08:55
9. Do I have to pay for the quarantine? 09:41
10. How long can I stay in Malaysia? 10:35
11. Do I need travel insurance in Malaysia? 11:10
12. Where do I apply for the entry permit as a business traveller? 11:24
13. What happens on arrival in Malaysia? 11:50
14. Can I change my travel schedule once I'm in the country? 13:07
15. Can I move freely within Malaysia? 13:36
16. Is there a difference between Malaysians and foreigners when leaving Malaysia? 14:01
17. How is the procedure for business travellers holding a Malaysian passport? 16:02
18. How is it for foreigners? Can I return to Malaysia once I'm out? 16:28
19. Can I leave Malaysia to get vaccinated and do I have to notify the Malaysian authorities when I return? 17:49
20. Is there a quarantine as well when I return? 18:25
21. Once I got the travel approval from the government is my return guaranteed? 18:45
22. Let's say I'm in Malaysia my visa is expiring but I'm in the middle of obtaining a new work permit, do I have to leave the country? 19:25
23. Are there countries I can travel to without having to go to quarantine in Malaysia when I return? 20:06