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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. These words by Charles Dickens may have been crafted back in 1859, but they still ring true today — absolutely no one wants to relive the chaos of 2020 and 2021. Yet, for some of us lucky ones, these pandemic-stricken years have brought us closer to our loved ones and taught us the value of every waking moment. While Dickens wrote that with the French revolution in mind, today, we’ll not be discussing the faraway lands of London and Paris (because we already have). Rather, we’ll be spotlighting our beloved neighbours across the border. Scroll down for the latest entry requirements to Malaysia.
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🇲🇾 Entry Requirements To Malaysia: For Fully-Vaccinated Travellers
(Last updated: 5 May 2022) Mask wearing is only compulsory indoors and check-ins will no longer be required.
| To Malaysia | To Singapore | |
| For Air Travel | ✅ Download MySejahtera app 👉🏻 Complete the pre-departure form under the “traveller” tab 👉🏻 You will be issued a “Digital Traveller’s Card”, reflected on the app ✅ Verify your digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate here | ✅ Fill up your SG Arrival Card |
| For Land Travel | ✅ Make sure your tanks are 3/4 full ✅ Check on your Road tax validity ✅ Have your vehicle’s certificate of insurance with you ✅ Prepare toll charges — pay through Nets cashcard (~S$4.20) ✅ Bring Touch ‘n Go card 👉🏻 Take note that cards become invalid if unused for 12 months 👉🏻 New ones can be found at local convenient stores ✅ Prepare road charges — currently waived until 7 April (~S$6.45) ✅ Ensure you have a Vehicle Entry Permit ✅ Download MySejahtera app 👉🏻 Complete the pre-departure form under the “traveller” tab | – |
🇲🇾 Entry Requirements To Malaysia: For Unvaccinated Travellers
🚨 If you are medically unfit to be vaccinated, you will not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival. However, you will still need to do an on-arrival ART. You will also need to:
👉🏻 Include vaccination exemption in the MySejahtera app before travel that is endorsed by a healthcare provider or public health official.
👉🏻 We recommend bringing an electronic or physical copy along just in case
| To Malaysia | To Singapore | |
| Entry Requirements | To Note: Children under 18 years of age are allowed to enter Malaysia without the need to show proof of vaccination. They also do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival. ✅ Download MySejahtera app 👉🏻 Complete the pre-departure form under the “traveller” tab ✅ Travel insurance with minimum coverage of US$20,000 ✅ Take on-arrival ART ✅ Quarantine for five days ✅ Take PCR test on day four or ART on day five 🚨 For recently-recovered COVID-19 patients: 👉🏻 Provide official proof with: – the date of COVID-19 diagnosis – end of isolation – confirmation that he/she is fit to travel 👉🏻 No testing or quarantine is needed! | ✅ Fill up your SG Arrival Card ✅ Take self-administered ART, supervised ART or PCR test 48 hours before departure 👉🏻 Ask for a non-handwritten pre-departure report that is in English (or accompanied by a notarized English translation) with the following details:– Traveller’s name– Date of Birth or Passport number (per the passport used to travel to Singapore)– Date and result of the COVID-19 test 🚨 Pre-departure test is not required if you have tested positive for COVID-19 between 14 to 90 days before your date of departure for Singapore (check for eligibility here) ✅ 7-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival |
🇲🇾 Best Things To Eat In KL
(A) Street Food
Sixty Bites Burgers (Now Morbites)
Where: Pinggir Zaaba, TTDI
What: Messy, juicy, gourmet burgers — the perfect late-night treat!
Price range: from RM10 (~S$3.30)
No. of Reviews: 143
Score: 4.5/5
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Village Park Restaurant
Where: Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
What: The best nasi lemak I’ve ever had.
Price range: from RM10 (~S$3.30)
No. of Reviews: 1,187
Score: 3.9/5
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Restoran Sri Nirwana Maju
Where: Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru
What: Banana leaf goodness — flurry rice, bitter gourd fritters and fried sotong
Price range: from RM10 (~S$3.30)
No. of Reviews: 25
Score: 4.5/5
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(B) Cafes
Provisions
Where: Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya
What: Melbourne-inspired bakes and everything in between from the good folks behind LI
Price range: from RM15 (~S$4.90)
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One Half Coffee Store
Where: Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya
What: Amazing fresh pastries and great filter coffee (plus a cute cafe cat!)
Price range: from RM25 (~S$8.20)
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Ebony & Ivory Coffee
Where: Taman Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
What: Unforgettable rice bowls and bakes
Price range: from RM25 (~S$8.20)
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(C) Restaurants
Krung Thep
Where: Republik, Jalan Medan Setia
What: Thai dishes done right, done wild.
Price range: from RM50 (~S$16.30)
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Proof Pizza + Wine
Where: Jalan Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
What: Sourdough pizzas and delicious wine
Price range: from RM50 (~S$16.30)
Ember Modern Bistro
Where: Jalan Wan Kadir
What: Rich contemporary Asian cuisine with a modern twist
Price range: from RM50 (~S$16.30)
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(D) Cocktail Bars
Soma Cocktail Bar
Where: Jalan Aminuddin Baki, TTDI
What: Alcoholic Tau Huay
Price range: from RM15 (~S$4.90)
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Coley
Where: Jalan Abdullah off Jalan Bangsar
What: Fun tropical-inspired cocktails (their gin & coconut pairing is inspired!)
Price range: from RM20 (~S$6.20)
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Pahit
Where: Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Kuala Lumpur
What: A playground for gin enthusiasts
Price range: from RM20 (~S$6.20)
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🇲🇾 Best Day Trips From KL
In need of some fresh air after a night of street food and drinks? Take a ride out of the city and explore new territories.
Genting Highlands
Photo credits: Tripadvisor
Genting Highlands is a strange place that seems to morph as you grow older. When I was a kid, it was a place of fast food and theme parks. Touching twenty, it became an indie music festival ground. At the same time, older folks would often head over for a good gamble session. Whatever your reason for heading to higher ground, the cheapest way over is by bus and cablecar. Bus tickets (RM 5) can be purchased at KL Sentral. The bus will drop you off at Awana Bus Terminal, which is where the cable cars (RM 9) are located too. It’s literally all uphill from there.
Admission: Free
Find out more here.
Dragon Back Trek
Photo credits: Tripadvisor
By far the best thing I’ve ever done in Kuala Lumpur was to scramble and trek up a crystal quartz ridge 30 mins from the city known as the Dragon’s Back. As you ascend through the forest, the trees gently part to unveil stunning views of the lakes and mountains on one side, and the city on the other. Just be warned that the journey is about 6 hours long and you will sweat buckets. Fortunately, it includes a delicious breakfast that awaits you when you’re done.
Guided Tour: S$72.80
Find out more here.
Rock Climbing at Batu Caves
Photo credits: Tripadvisor
There are a ton of great climbing gyms in KL but why go indoors when you can do it outdoors on natural limestone? Three hours long, this excursion is great for both beginners and experienced climbers. Don’t worry about bringing anything, you’ll be provided with the equipment you need including chalk bags! The price includes a ride to Batu Caves Temple post-climb.
Admission: S$59.50
Find out more here.
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*All currency conversion rates are accurate to the nearest 10 cents on 9 Nov 2021 SGT 3.30 PM. Bank card prices are calculated based on 3.25% foreign currency transaction fee.
