Malaysia will ease more COVID-19 restrictions starting in May, including lifting curbs on unvaccinated people and scrapping the need to wear masks outdoors, its health minister announced on Wednesday (April 27).
Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said people will now be able to enter public premises regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, except those who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 or unvaccinated travellers undergoing quarantine.
Malaysia will also remove pre-flight and on-arrival testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers and those who have just recovered from COVID-19, Khairy said.
However, masks will remain mandatory for indoor activities and on public transport.