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Entering Singapore

To ensure a smooth journey, travellers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with the  Entry and  Public Health requirements listed below.

1) General Entry Requirements

To enter Singapore, travellers must meet the following immigration requirements:

i) Passport Validity

  • Have minimum 6-month passport validity if you are not a Singapore passport holder
  • Short term travellers holding a passport or travel document from a visa-required country/region must  apply for a Visa
  • Visa-required travellers can use the  Visa-Free Transit Facility  for stay of less than 96 hours in Singapore, if eligible

iii) Security and Immigration Processes on Arrival

  • Ensure that you do not bring prohibited items  into Singapore
  • Familiarise yourself with  immigration/customs clearance procedures , including whether you are eligible for automated clearance
  • Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity. You may retrieve your e-Pass after arrival using the  e-Pass Enquiry Portal  or check your visit pass validity using the  visit pass validity tool .
  • Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and
  • Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders entering via land checkpoints.

Submission of SGAC is Free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service  or MyICA Mobile app . Please refer to SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration  for more information.

Short Term Visitors

  • Visitors who wish to stay beyond the period of stay granted can apply for a  visit pass extension  online using the  e-Service . Applications are subject to approval.
  • Travellers on short-term visit pass are also not permitted to engage in any business, professional or paid employment activities when in Singapore. Overstaying is also a punishable offence in Singapore.

2) Public Health Requirements

To avoid tests and quarantine, travellers must fulfil the public health requirements below. Travellers who cannot meet the public health requirements and refuse any test(s) and/or quarantine may be turned away from Singapore.

Produce an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever , if you have visited any country at risk of Yellow Fever transmission  in the six (6) days prior to arrival in Singapore.

Travellers must serve quarantine for six (6) days from date of departure from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission if they cannot meet the requirement. Quarantine also applies to those who are ineligible to receive the vaccination e.g., children aged one year and below and individuals with contraindications, and travellers whose yellow fever vaccination certificate has yet to become valid.

There are no longer any COVID-19 measures for travellers arriving in Singapore from 13 Feb 2023 , regardless of vaccination status or traveller profile.

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If you are planning a trip to Singapore from Malaysia, then you have to know the best mode of travel for you. Travelling to a different country entails many things that need to be considered beforehand, and I have discussed them in this article.

Read on to learn about the best way to travel from Malaysia to Singapore , including everything from the cheapest to the fastest way to get to Singapore from Malaysia, Visa, currency exchange and much more.

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6 Ways to travel from Malaysia to Singapore

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To reach Singapore from Kuala Lumpur , the capital city of Malaysia, you have to travel approximately 350 kilometres. You can make this journey via flight, intercity buses, as well as by car. There is also a ferry service that you can opt for that will help you reach Singapore from Malaysia. Here is a list of every way to travel to Singapore from Malaysia.

1. Malaysia to Singapore by Flight: The fastest way to Travel to Singapore

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If you wish to reach Singapore in the shortest time possible, then you should opt for travelling by air i.e., book a flight to Singapore. Generally, Scoot & Air Asia provides the cheapest flight to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur , so check out their flights first.

Other than Scoot& Air Asia, there are also other good airline operators like Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, Malindo Air, JetStar Asia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. There is less time spent on the Immigration process, and it is a fine way of travelling to Singapore.

Expense: 80 MYR to 900 MYR

Travel time : Between 45 minutes to 1 hour

Pros of travelling to Singapore via flight:

In Singapore, you will land at Changi Airport, one of the Best Airports in the World. In fact, this airport is unlike any ordinary airport, but it is a mall and a resort in its own right. You will definitely enjoy your time wandering around here at various entertainment areas, indoor waterfalls, and gardens.

Cons of travelling to Singapore via flight:

Although the travel time via flight is no more than one hour, reaching Kuala Lumpur Airport is not an easy task. It is located about 59 Kilometers away from the City Center, which means you will first have to reach the airport either by Bus, taxi or train, which can take anywhere from half an hour to a full hour.

This travel time, including all the time that it will take you at both the airports, at security, baggage claim, immigration and all the waiting time, easily amounts to 4 to 6 hours.

Flights from Malaysia to Singapore

2. Malaysia to Singapore by Bus: The Cheapest way to Travel to Singapore

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The most preferred and cheapest way to travel from Malaysia to Singapore is by Bus . There are tons of bus services you can choose from to make your journey. These buses are equipped with comfortable seats as well as air-conditioners and if you are lucky, even a TV. If you opt for a more luxurious bus service, you can also get Wi-fi, snacks, meals, and drinks on the Bus!

Some of the Bus service Companies that provide service from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore are KKKL Express, Transtar Travel, Grassland Express, and StartMart Express.

Expense: 40 MYR to 140 MYR

Travel time: 6 hours to 8 hours

Pros of Travelling to Singapore by Bus: It is the best mode of transportation to pick if you are travelling on a budget. You get comfort, and if you travel at night, you can finish the majority of your journey while asleep. Also, you can pick from the cheapest bus service to the one with the most comfort and facilities.

Cons of Travelling to Singapore by Bus: Although travelling to Singapore by Bus is the cheapest way, it is also the one which will take a really long time to take you to your destination. Are you sure about sitting on a bus for that long?

3. Malaysia to Singapore by Train: For all the Train Lovers

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If you love to travel by train, then don’t hesitate to travel by train to reach Singapore. But you must know that as there is no direct train available from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, you will have to change trains twice.

First, you need to get on a train from KL Sentral of Kuala Lumpur to Gemas. From Gemas, you will need to get on the train to JB Sentral of Johor Bahru where you will again change your train to Woodlands, Singapore. From Woodlands, you can opt for a taxi, Shuttle or Bus to get to the city center.

Expense: Around RM 70

Travel time: 7 to 9 hours

Pros of travelling to Singapore from Malaysia by Train: Travelling to another country is a unique experience when done via train. If you are planning on going on vacation, you can make an overnight stop at Johor Bahru in between changing trains to Singapore!

Cons of travelling by Train from Malaysia to Singapore: The idea of travelling to Singapore by train might be fun but it will also include the hassle of changing your train twice plus the long travel time.

4. Malaysia to Singapore by Private Car: The Most Convenient Way to Travel to Singapore

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If you wish to travel to Singapore at your own pace, then you should opt for travelling by car from Malaysia. You can make a stop anywhere and as many times as you want. There is no hassle of booking tickets and reaching the platform or airport according to any schedule.

Travelling by private car is the most convenient and comfortable way to travel to Singapore. You can choose to leave your car at an overnight Parking lot in Johor Bahru and move forward from there to Singapore.

You can also bring your car to Singapore. And if you want to bring your car from Malaysia to Singapore , you have the option to do so without upgrading your license to an international license. However, there are certain steps you need to follow.

When you reach the Singapore-Malaysia Border, you will need to go through Singapore immigration and register your car there. Additionally, you will be required to obtain an ‘ Autopass’ card, which will track the duration of your car’s stay in Singapore and allow you to pay the toll fee.

Expense: Around RM 300 to RM 430

Travel time: 4 to 5 hours

Pros of travelling by Train from Malaysia by Car: Travelling via your own car to Singapore means you can pick any route and take breaks in between driving. There is no worry about keeping updated on public transportation schedules and no hassle of carrying around your luggage.

Cons of travelling by Train from Malaysia by Car: You will need to register and get proper documents to be able to drive your Malaysian car in Singapore. If you park your car at a Parking lot near the Singapore-Malaysia Border but plan to stay for several days before returning, then the parking chargers can reach up to RM 100 and more.

Private Transfer between Johor and Singapore

5. Malaysia to Singapore by Taxi: Another Convenient Way to get to Singapore

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If you wish to travel to Singapore using a taxi service, then you get the same comfort and convenience of travelling by a private car. No hassle of carrying around your luggage, waiting around for your flight or Bus or train or keeping up with their schedule.

In fact, travelling via Taxi comes with even more convenience. You can easily get a taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru where you can get on a shuttle to Singapore by crossing the border. In Singapore, public transportation is a lot cheaper than hiring a Taxi but if you can afford it, go for hiring a taxi to take you around in Singapore.

Expense: Around RM 160 to RM 200

Pros of travelling by Train from Malaysia by Taxi: Travelling via Taxi means no usual hassle of public transportation.

Cons of travelling by Train from Malaysia by Taxi: You cannot travel via taxi all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. You will need to change the taxi to Johor Bahru or get on the shuttle to Singapore. This is due to crossing the border procedure that is required from there on.

6.  Malaysia to Singapore by Ferry: Not the most popular way of Travelling to Singapore

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Travelling by ferry is an exciting concept but when you are travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore, Ferry is not the most optimal way. In fact, there is only one Ferry route that includes crossing the Singapore border and it’s at Tanjung Belungkor at Johor.

From Tanjung Belungkor, this ferry will take you to Changi Ferry Terminal, Singapore. On normal days, there are only two ferry trips, one in the morning and the other in the evening, carrying only 12 passengers at a time. More Ferries are scheduled for the weekends and public holidays.

Expense: Around RM 90 for the ferry ride

Travel time: 3-4 hours to reach Johor Bahru from Kuala Lumpur + 45 minutes Ferry ride.

Procedure for Crossing the Singapore-Malaysia Border when riding a ferry: You will be required to have your passport, visa and ferry ticket at the Ferry Port to pass immigration.

Pros of travelling by Train from Malaysia By Ferry: Travelling via ferry to Singapore, no matter how short this journey is, is a unique experience. If you have the time and budget, this is really something that you should consider doing.

Cons of travelling by Train from Malaysia by Ferry: As the ferry terminal is at Johor Bahru, you will find that you end up making the majority of your journey to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur via other public transportation. Comparatively, a Ferry ride part of this journey lasts not even a full hour!

Travelling from Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Singapore

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If you are looking for the fastest way that will take you across the Malaysia-Singapore border safely, then you should consider travelling by Private Taxi. But if you wish to travel by the cheapest option, then travel to Singapore by Bus. Here are the details on Bus and Taxi services from Johor Bahru to Singapore .

1. Private Taxi Service from Johor Bahru to Singapore

If you are thinking of travelling to Singapore from Johor Bahru by private taxi, you can travel without any restrictions anywhere in Singapore. You won’t have to struggle at customs. All you have to do is pass your passport to the driver, and they will take care of crossing you across the border.

You can also pack big luggage, and it won’t affect your travel experience as it would if you are travelling via Bus or train. Also, you can go to places where public transportation won’t take you and to the doorstep too!

All this significantly reduces your travel time, and if you are more than 4-5 people travelling together, then a private taxi service will prove to be a really cheap option too!

Private Taxi Price Range : RM 125 to RM 400 (We took one that costs us RM 125 from Larkin Bus Terminal)

2. Bus services from Johor Bahru to Singapore

Another option you have to travel to Singapore from Johor Bahru is by Bus. There is an active bus service to Singapore from JB Sentral. It is convenient and really cheap to travel by Bus and if you are a frequent traveller to Singapore, travelling by Bus is the ideal way for you.

At JB Sentral, you have to first determine which Bus will take you to your destination in Singapore. At Singapore’s checkpoint, you have to clear the SG immigration and then return to your Bus and continue the rest of your journey.

You can also get a Travel Bus Pass . With this pass, you don’t have to worry about purchasing every ticket but simply enjoy unlimited bus rides between Johor Bahru and Singapore. This pass is valid for 2-3 consecutive days and you enjoy a safe, easy and hassle-free journey to the Lion city!

Bus Ticket Price Range : RM 15 to RM 55

Where can I park my car at the Singapore-Malaysia Border?

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If you are wondering whether you can park your car in Johor Bahru while you go to Singapore, there are a lot of good overnight parking places where you can leave your car while you finish your business in Singapore.

Here is a list of the top 5 Parking in Johor Bahru:

1. Sun Parking JB

If you are going to be in Singapore for a longer period then you should opt for Sun Parking JB to leave your car. There is good security and it is only a 4-minute walk from Johor Custom or CIQ Johor.

Parking Fee : RM 15 per day

2. JB Sentral Parking Lot

Another good place to park your car in Johor Bahru is the JB Sentral Parking lot. It is five stories high and hence has a bigger capacity. However, despite its high capacity, it is full most of the time due to its cheap parking fee and good security. It is only 4 minute’s walking distance from Johor Customs. If you go to the third floor of this building, you can also walk to the bridge connected directly to Johor Customs.

3. Attrus Car Park

It is a relatively new Car Park in Johor Bahru. It is located opposite the JBCC and is within walking distance of Menara Public Bank and Menara Landmark. It is also really cheap and comes with great security that entails 24/7 CCTV surveillance, properly gated along with a guard. It is also only 6 minutes walking distance away from Johor Customs.

Parking Fee: Free for the first hour and RM 1.50 per hour from then on until it reaches RM 6 for the day. This means for leaving your car overnight at this Car Park, you will need to pay only RM 6 per day.

4. Ktm Car Park

This car park is only 7 minutes away from the Johor Customs and located off the main road, beside an overpass.

Parking Fee: RM 15 per day

5. Public Bank Tower, Johor Bahru

This is a multi-story basement parking at the building Public Bank Tower. It is only a 5 minutes walk away from Johor Customs. It is open from 7 am to 10 pm during weekdays and from 7 am to 7 pm during the weekends.

Parking Fee: RM 1.4 per hour

Visa for Travellers going from Malaysia to Singapore

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Malaysians are allowed 30 days visa-free in Singapore and other Southeast Asians between 14 to 30 days. All they need to bring with them is their passport and SG Arrival card this is really important for all Travellers are required to submit SG arrival card at least 3 days before their travel.

But if your stay is longer than that, you have to apply for a visa. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign affairs has outsourced the visa application to three Authorised Visa Agents (AVAs) In Malaysia. These AVAs handle the application and submission process and the outcome is emailed to you after the processing of your application is done by the High Commission.

You will be required to pay RM 91 per Visa application and RM 59 in total RM 150 service fee to the AVAs. It is non-refundable and despite the outcome of your application or in case you withdraw your visa application, you will not get this money back.

Where to Exchange Malaysian Ringgit for Singapore Dollars

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Travelling to a different country means you will need to exchange your money for the currency of the country you are travelling to in order to be able to make any purchases there. In the case of Malaysians travelling to Singapore, you will need to exchange your Malaysian Ringgit for Singapore Dollars.

Which is a better place to exchange money in Singapore or Malaysia?

It is more reasonable if you exchange your money in Malaysia before travelling to Singapore. The exchange rate is marginal and it is much more important that you exchange your currency at a reliable place whether you are in Singapore or Malaysia.

Is it cheaper to exchange money at the airport or bank?

It is better to exchange your currency at a bank rather than at the airport where you will be charged a high fee for the exchange.

Where can I exchange Malaysian Ringgit for Singapore Dollars?

There are loads of options to exchange your Malaysian Ringgit for Singapore Dollars. You can opt for an online money remittance service or go for a more traditional option of going to banks, ATMs and at airports.

Making Cashless Payments in Singapore

Making Cashless Payments in Singapore

There is not enough emphasis on how convenient e-payments are and how much it saves you in terms of time and the hassle of getting cash exchanged in foreign currency.

Especially in Singapore where banking services are extremely easy and safe, and the banks there also partner with oversea banks to provide better services to travellers. In Singapore, there are many options you can pick to make cashless payments as a Malaysian visiting there. 

What kind of e-payment options do you have in Singapore?

You can use SGQR, PayNow, credit and debit cards, as well as PayNow Corporate in Singapore. Whether you have a MasterCard, Visa card or UnionPay, they are all accepted here and you can use them to make purchases at supermarkets, pay your bill at restaurants, taxis etc.

Back in October 2019, Malaysia’s PayNet and Singapore’s NETS partnered with each other allowing the residents of both countries to make purchases in each other’s nations. There is no foreign exchange fee and you can easily make your cashless payments.

However, you will be charged a card fee every time you swipe your card in Singapore and that’s something to keep in mind. If you are not keen on paying these extra charges, your best option is to use cash for payments.

Tips : Let your bank know beforehand that you are going to Singapore and hence, many payments will be made. This way, your bank won’t flag your payments and freeze your account, seeing it as a fraud or malicious hacker’s doing. Cash Withdrawal at Singapore ATMs : Of course, having cash in hand, especially in a foreign country is crucial. That’s why while withdrawing cash, try an ATM of Bigger banks in Singapore like United Overseas Bank, DBS Bank and OCBC Bank. This is because these large banks tend to charge very little transaction fees as compared to others.

Tips for Travellers going from Malaysia to Singapore

There is a strict checking of your luggage at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority and if you are found carrying any prohibited material then you find yourself paying a hefty fine. Don’t even consider the idea of hiding any such thing because it will bring you more trouble than worth.

Here is a list of things you should not carry while crossing the Singapore-Malaysia Border:

  • There is a limitation on how much alcohol you can carry with you to Singapore. It is okay if you have no more than 1 litre but if this amount exceeds then you will face a heavy fine.
  • You can absolutely not bring any chewing tobacco, cigarettes including e-cigarettes, illegal drugs and any sort of weapon (even toy guns).
  • Another thing you must not have on you while crossing Singapore-Malaysia Border is pirated and obscene material.
  • Chewing gum is also not allowed, though an exception is made only when it is for dental or medical purposes.

There are many ways you can travel from Malaysia to Singapore and depending upon your budget and urgency to get to Singapore, you can pick the best mode of transportation for you to make this journey. Whether you decide on travelling via air, land or water, you will find that there are many good services you can choose from that will insure your comfort and easy transportation.

Do you like to travel, navigating your way on highways or looking out your window on a train, Bus or plane?

If you found this article informative, make sure to check out our other travel guides. Also, do share your travel experiences and tips in the comment section. We’d love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I travel from Malaysia to Singapore without VTL?

Yes, from May 2022 onwards, there has been no need for non-fully vaccinated travelers to apply for entry approvals to enter Singapore.

Is it easy to get from Malaysia to Singapore?

Yes, it is easy to get from Malaysia to Singapore. Of course, you will need to go through immigration and Checkpoints Authority but if you travel via air, it is an even easier process.

Do I need to be fully vaccinated to enter Singapore?

No, according to the new guidelines, you can enter Singapore despite not being fully vaccinated, but you will be required to purchase travel insurance that provides at least $30,000 in medical coverage.

Who can enter Singapore without a visa?

As a Malaysian, you can enter and stay in Singapore without requiring a visa for 30 days Along with the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and other Southeast Asians countries. But for a longer stay or study purposes, you will need to get a visa.

How long can Malaysians stay in Singapore?

For Malaysians, the first 30 days in Singapore don’t require a visa but for longer durations, Malaysians need to apply for a visa, and they can stay as long in Singapore as their Visa grants them.

How much does a Singapore arrival card cost?

The official SG Arrival Card e-Service charges no fees for SG Arrival Card but if you apply through some portal online, they charge service fee accordingly.

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Singapore?

Singapore is a tropical country and faces a hot and humid climate throughout the year. But from December to June, Singapore’s weather is much more pleasant due to the dry season with cooler temperatures and less humidity.

Can I Use Public Transportation to Travel from the Airport in Singapore?

Yes, you can use public transportation to leave the airport in Singapore. You basically have four options:  train (a 40-minute ride), shuttle bus (a 30-minute ride), public bus (1.5 hrs ride) and taxi that will take you to the city center within half an hour.

Malaysia to Singapore distance

The distance between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore is about 355 km. The shortest route from Malaysia to Singapore is via Johor Bahru, which is just about 22 km.

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The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) by air between Malaysia and Singapore is a framework to facilitate two-way travel by individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Under the VTL, fully vaccinated travellers from one country may enter the other country without quarantine, subject to COVID-19 testing and further requirements determined by the receiving country. This will allow both parties to achieve the objective of resuming air connectivity in a safe and cautious manner.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM MALAYSIA TO SINGAPORE

Disclaimer: The Singapore government may amend the requirements for travel to Singapore, by giving prior written notice to the other party at least 48 hours in advance.

  • All nationalities in Malaysia are eligible to travel to Singapore for all purposes of travel.
  • VTL travellers must have completed a full regimen of the COVID-19 vaccine approved under the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use Listing. A full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine means the traveller has received the required number of dose(s) that provides the full vaccine protection, inclusive of the time needed following the administration of the dose(s) to be protected against COVID-19.
  • Children aged 12 years and below are qualified to travel under the VTL without the need to show proof of vaccination. The age of the child will be based on the calendar year. The child must be accompanied by a VTL traveller who meets all the VTL requirements for entry into Singapore. The child does not need to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) (see item 3) to travel to Singapore under the VTL.
  • VTL travellers arriving in Singapore must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Singapore approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), operated by either Malaysia or Singapore air carriers. Transfer/transit passengers will not be allowed on these designated services.
  • Fully vaccinated travellers who are short-term visitors (including business and official travellers), or holders of Long-Term Passes (i.e. Long-Term Visit Pass, Student’s Pass, Work Pass or Dependent’s Pass) travelling from Malaysia must apply for a VTP if they intend to enter Singapore on the VTL.
  • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents need not apply for a VTP to travel to Singapore under the VTL.
  • Applications for a VTP from the Singapore Safe Travel Office website must be made between 7 and 60 calendar days prior to their intended date of entry into Singapore. There will be no application charge. At the point of application, travellers must upload the QR code of their digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificates accepted by Singapore under the VTL, for electronic verification and authentication of their vaccination status.
  • Remain in Malaysia in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.
  • Register and make payment for the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test in Singapore (please refer here ).
  • Undergo a professionally administered COVID-19 RT/PCR test within 2 days before departure for Singapore, at an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia or the Singapore Ministry of Health and be tested negative. A pre-departure or on-arrival RT- PCR negative test result can be accepted for one or more flights, as long as the test had been taken within 2 days before departure for Singapore.
  • Submit their health, travel history, and accommodation declarations electronically via the SG Arrival Card , no earlier than three days prior to their date of arrival in Singapore.
  • Obtain a valid visa for visa-required travellers. VTL travellers are advised to do so after receiving their VTP approval and before departing for Singapore. Such travellers are encouraged to apply for their VTP early.
  • Purchase mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs. VTL travellers must carry with them an electronic or physical copy of their insurance policy to facilitate their entry into Singapore.
  • Download and register their profile on the TraceTogether application for contact tracing. Children who are aged 6 or below in the current calendar year and those unable to use a mobile device due to a certified disability or special needs are eligible to be issued TraceTogether tokens.
  • Present to airline staff during check-in at KL International Airport/Penang International Airport: a) a valid VTP (electronic or physical copy) for the specified period of entry into Singapore b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Singapore under the VTL c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers) e) a mobile device with the TraceTogether application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application
  • Upon arrival in Singapore, VTL travellers must present the following documents to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer: a) a valid VTP (electronic or physical copy) for the specified period of entry into Singapore b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Singapore under the VTL c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers) e) a mobile device with the TraceTogether application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application
  • VTL travellers have to undergo an unsupervised self-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) using self-procured authorised ART kits within 24 hours of arrival in Singapore. Travellers are required to report their test results via https://www.sync.gov.sg before proceeding with their activities in Singapore.
  • VTL travellers who are fully vaccinated and have contracted COVID-19 within 7 to 90 days prior to their arrival are exempted from the on-arrival COVID-19 test. Travellers must be able to produce the following proof upon request by the authority: a) COVID-19 PCR test administered at an internationally accredited or recognised lab/clinic/medical facility; OR b) Antigen Rapid Test result administered by a trained professional c) Medical discharge memo issued by the relevant state authority or licensed medical professional showing the name and ID number of the traveller and date of infection which must fall within 7 to 90 days prior to departure for Singapore.
  • After undergoing the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test at Changi Airport, VTL travellers must immediately take private transportation, taxi or private hire car from the airport to the declared accommodation. Public transportation is not allowed. Travellers must isolate alone, or with household members who are vaccinated and have the same travel history, arrival date and self-isolation requirement, until their on-arrival test result is confirmed to be negative. Travellers shall bear any transportation and accommodation costs incurred.
  • The results of the on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test will likely be available within 24 hours. Once travellers have been notified that they have tested negative for COVID-19, they can go about their activities in Singapore.
  • During their stay in Singapore, VTL travellers must adhere to the prevailing public health measures, which include requirements on wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and any other safety management measures.
  • VTL travellers are responsible for their medical expenses should they require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Singapore.
  • VTL travellers must keep the TraceTogether application activated on their mobile devices at all times while in Singapore. Upon request by the Singapore Ministry of Health, he/she must provide all data in the TraceTogether application should he/she test positive for COVID-19 while in Singapore. Travellers who use the TraceTogether token are reminded to carry their own tokens with them wherever they go, and not exchange their tokens with others as each token is uniquely tagged to each individual.
  • VTL travellers must return their TraceTogether tokens in-person at the designated TraceTogether token return booths/counters set up at checkpoints prior to their departure from Singapore.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL FROM SINGAPORE TO MALAYSIA

Disclaimer: Malaysia may amend the requirements for travel to Malaysia, by giving written prior notice to the other party at least 48 hours in advance.

VTL travellers are encouraged to fill up their particulars at https://mysafetravel.gov.my/ to ease your travel document validation process. Registration is recommended to be done at least seven days before your travel date.

  • All nationalities in Singapore are eligible to travel to Malaysia for all purposes of travel.
  • VTL travellers must have completed a full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. A full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine means the traveller has received the required number of dose(s) to provide the full vaccine protection, inclusive of the time needed following the administration of the dose(s) to be protected against COVID-19.
  • Children aged 12 years and below are qualified for travel under the VTL without the need to show proof of vaccination. The age of the child will be based on the calendar year. The child must be accompanied by a VTL traveller who meets all the VTL requirements for entry into Malaysia.
  • VTL travellers arriving in Malaysia under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) must travel on non-stop flights between Malaysia and Singapore approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), operated by either Malaysia or Singapore air carriers. Transfer/transit passengers will not be allowed on these designated flight services.
  • Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to apply for travel to Malaysia under the VTL.
  • Entry facilities for VTL will be processed upon arrival.
  • Remain in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia.
  • Register and make payment for their on-arrival COVID-19 RT- PCR Test at the BP Health Screening Centre at KL International Airport (please refer here ), OR from QuickMed at Penang International Airport (please refer here )
  • Undergo a professionally administered COVID-19 RT/PCR test within 2 days before departure for Malaysia, at an internationally accredited or recognised laboratory, clinic, or medical facility recognised by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia or the Singapore Ministry of Health and be tested negative. A pre-departure or on-arrival RT- PCR negative test result can be accepted for one or more flights, as long as the test had been taken within 2 days before departure for Malaysia, OR Undergo a professionally-administered antigen rapid test instead of an RT-PCR test within 2 days before departure for fully vaccinated travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (i.e. within 11 to 60 days) . As proof of their recent COVID-19 infection, they need to show a printed or digital laboratory test result whereby the COVID-19 diagnosis was made.
  • Obtain a valid visa for visa-required travellers.
  • Purchase mandatory travel insurance with a minimum coverage of RM100,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs. VTL travellers must carry with them an electronic or physical copy of their insurance policy to facilitate their entry into Malaysia.
  • Download and register their profile on the MySejahtera application to aid contact tracing. Children aged below 12 years old who are travelling with their parents/legal guardians can be registered as dependents of the parents/legal guardians in the MySejahtera application.
  • 4.1.7Complete the “Pre-Departure Form” and “MySafeTravel (VTL)” available under the “Traveller” icon of the MySejahtera application. Upon completion, a digital “Home Surveillance Order” (HSO) will be issued within the travellers’ MySejahtera user profile and the “COVID-19 Risk Status” will be converted to “Person Under Surveillance” (PUS).
  • Present to airline staff during check-in at Changi Airport: a) a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document or Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) which proves that the travellers have remained in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia b) a valid digitally verifiable vaccination certificate issued by Malaysia, or any other digitally verifiable vaccination certificate accepted by Malaysia under the VTL c) a valid negative pre-departure COVID-19 RT/PCR test result certificate (electronic or physical copy) in English d) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers) e) e)a mobile device with the MySejahtera application already downloaded and with their profiles registered on the application f) an electronic or physical copy of travel insurance policy with a minimum coverage of RM100,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs; and g return ticket except for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and holders of Long-Term Passes.
  • Upon arrival, VTL travellers must undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR test at the following COVID-19 screening centres: a) BP Health Screening Centre at KL International Airport b) QuickMed at Penang International Airport
  • With the exception of travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (i.e. within 11 to 60 days), VTL travellers must immediately take private transportation, taxi or private hire car from the airport to their declared accommodation. Public transportation is not allowed. Travellers must isolate alone, or with household members who are vaccinated and have the same travel history, arrival date and self-isolation requirement, until their on-arrival RT-PCR test result is confirmed to be negative. Travellers shall bear any transportation and accommodation costs incurred.
  • VTL travellers do not need to wait for their COVID-19 RT-PCR screening test results at the airport. The test results will be available within 24 hours, which will be shown in their MySejahtera status.
  • After completing the health screening process, VTL travellers may proceed to the Immigration counter and present the following documents to the Immigration officer: a) a valid national passport or internationally recognised travel document or Electronic Visit Pass (e-Pass) which proves that the travellers have remained in Singapore in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Malaysia b) a valid visa (for visa-required travellers) c) boarding pass d) return ticket except for Permanent Residents of Malaysia and holders of Long-Term Passes.
  • Once travellers have been notified that they have tested negative for COVID-19, their “COVID-19 Risk Status” will be converted to “Low Risk”, the digital HSO within their MySejahtera user profile will be marked as “Completed” and they can go about with their activities in Malaysia. While travellers who are tested positive, along with their close contacts, will be managed under health protocols as prescribed by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
  • During their stay in Malaysia, VTL travellers must adhere to the prevailing public health measures, which include wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and any other safety management measures.
  • VTL travellers are responsible for their medical expenses should they require medical treatment for COVID-19 while in Malaysia.
  • VTL travellers must keep the MySejahtera application activated on their mobile devices at all times while in Malaysia. Upon request by the Malaysia Ministry of Health, he/she must provide all data in the MySejahtera application should he/she test positive for COVID-19 while in Malaysia.

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Travel Notice Situation in Eastern Sabah

26 June 2023

Singaporeans who intend to travel to the eastern coast of Sabah should exercise vigilance and caution. They should keep themselves updated on the latest developments through official websites such as that of the Eastern Sabah Security Command ( www.facebook.com/esscomsabah ) as well as through Malaysian news outlets. Singaporeans are also advised to take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety, including purchasing comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage of the insurance policies. Do eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at  https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/  so that we could contact you should the need arise. Those in need of consular assistance may contact the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or the 24-hour Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at:

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Malaysia 209 Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +60 321 616 277 Duty phone: +60 166 610 400 Email:  [email protected]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office Tanglin Singapore 248163 Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855 Email:  [email protected]

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Public Health Advisory

Travellers should refer to the ICA website for the latest information on travelling to/from or transiting through Singapore. Travellers seeking to enter Singapore should comply with prevailing Public Health (including COVID-19) as well as General Entry Requirements listed on the Singapore immigration website ( http://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore ) to ensure a smooth journey.

For information on health-related entry requirements for Malaysia, travellers may refer to Malaysia’s MySafeTravel website ( https://mysafetravel.gov.my ) for more details. Travellers can stay updated on the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia by checking the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s website ( http://covid-19.moh.gov.my ).

Entry and Exit

Visa Requirements

Singaporeans do not require a visa to enter Malaysia for up to 30 days. However, for onward travel from Malaysia to a third country, Singaporeans may be required to hold a valid visa. It is thus advisable to obtain a visa for onward travel, if necessary, before the start of your journey. Applying for a visa en-route to your destination in Malaysia or at the country you intend to visit may be difficult.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

The Immigration Department of Malaysia requires foreign nationals to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) prior to their arrival in Malaysia. However, Singapore Passport holders are exempt from this requirement at all entry points. Singaporeans who intend to enrol their fingerprints for access to automated immigration clearance via the e-gates on subsequent entry should submit the MDAC three days prior to their arrival in Malaysia.

Malaysia Automated Clearance System (MACS)

Singaporeans who have applied for use of the Malaysia Automated Clearance System (MACS) are reminded that the facility is only available at land checkpoints at Johor (Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar). MACS is meant to facilitate faster immigration clearance for exit from/entry into Johor and cannot be used as a transit facility for onward flights out of Malaysia.

General Immigration Matters

  • Singapore passports must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of entry.
  • When you enter or depart Malaysia, check that your passport is stamped before leaving the immigration booth.
  • Do not pass the immigration booths that are unattended. You should not enter or leave Malaysia without having your travel documents processed by a Malaysian immigration officer and ensuring that your passport is stamped correctly.
  • If you are entering Malaysia for internship or employment purpose, please ensure that the proper approval is obtained from the Malaysian immigration authorities prior to your arrival. Please approach the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore ( https://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home ), Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) ( https://www.imi.gov.my ), and JIM’s Expatriate Services Division ( https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal ) for information or clarification on the relevant passes and entry requirements.
  • Please ensure your passport is in good condition. Passports with signs of damage (i.e. tear, water damage) may not be accepted for entry into Malaysia.

Loss of Passport

  • If your Singapore passport is lost or stolen when you are in Malaysia, make a police report immediately at the nearest local police station.
  • Report the loss  online via ICA e-Services immediately, if you have a valid Singpass account.
  • After reporting the loss, ICA e-Services will prompt you to apply and pay for a temporary travel document, known as a Document of Identity (DOI).
  • Once the online application is approved and ready for collection, the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or Consulate-General in Johor Bahru, depending on your selection, will contact you for collection.
  • If you do  not  have a valid Singpass account, you should bring the police report and two passport-sized photographs to the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or Consulate-General in Johor Bahru to apply, pay, and obtain the DOI.
  • The DOI, which is chargeable, is only valid for one-way travel back to Singapore.
  • As there are some administrative procedures involved in issuing a DOI, our offices may not be able to issue the document immediately and you may have to extend your stay in Malaysia.
  • For exiting Malaysia with a DOI, you may be required to apply for a special pass from the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters nearest to your point of departure.
  • You can apply for a new passport after you have returned to Singapore.

Customs Requirements

  • For a comprehensive list of dutiable and duty-free goods, as well as customs requirements, please refer to  https://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/Pages/tp_ppel.aspx   for more information.
  • All visitors to Malaysia are required to declare dutiable goods at the customs. There are currency exchange control restrictions on bringing large amounts of Malaysian ringgit or foreign currencies into or out of the country. Please refer to  https://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/Pages/tp_cec.aspx  for more information. 

Consular Assistance

Singaporeans who require consular assistance may contact the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or the Consulate-General in Johor Bahru using the contact details provided on the sidebar. Singaporeans in Malaysia are strongly encouraged to e-register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at  https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/  so that they can be contacted, should the need arise.

Singaporeans may also connect with the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur through our Telegram channel ( https://t.me/SHCKL ), Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeHighComKL ), and website ( https://www.mfa.gov.sg/kl ).

Safety and Security

Take general precautions to ensure your personal security in Malaysia such as:

  • Carry your personal belongings on the side away from the street.
  • Do not carry too much cash or display expensive jewellery or accessories (such as watches or bags) on your person.
  • Do not leave your belongings unattended when in crowded public places.
  • Ensure that you have your travel documents (i.e. passport) on your person at all times.
  • Do not leave important documents (like passport) or valuables in plain sight in your car. All loose electronic items, bags or belongings should be stowed away, out of sight.
  • Avoid isolated, unfamiliar places and places with a high known incidence of crime especially at night and if alone. Opt for well-lit and well-travelled areas which will be safer and reduce the risk of being a victim of crime.
  • There have been occasional reports of alleged scams, robbery and rape incidents involving public transport providers as well as Grab and Uber in Malaysia. Hence, it is important to exercise the usual precautions and common sense when taking public/shared transportation.
  • Exercise caution and prudence at all times and avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Monitor media reports closely or check with the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or Consulate-General in Johor Bahru on the situation.

Travel Funds & Valuables:

  • In Malaysia, major credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are accepted by local established retailers. Avoid carrying too much cash.
  • If money and valuables are stolen or lost, make a police report at the nearest police station.
  • In an emergency, you can arrange for funds to be remitted to you by your family or friends through a bank. Emergency funds can also be remitted to you via the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or Consulate-General in Johor Bahru; if your family or friends deposit funds with the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Directorate.

Malaysia imposes severe penalties including death for possession or trafficking of even small amount of illegal drugs. Do not convey or transport any parcel, especially across the border when asked by a stranger. Should such parcels contain illegal drugs, you risk being found guilty of the possession, smuggling or trafficking of drugs. You should also never leave your belongings unattended or under the “care” of any stranger.

Additional information

Driving of Foreign-registered Vehicle in Malaysia:

  • Consider applying for the International Driving Permit (IDP) for driving in Malaysia. The IDP is recognised worldwide and is also a useful form of identification.
  • Singaporeans in Malaysia who hold a long-term stay visa for employment or residency must obtain a Malaysia driving licence if they want to drive in Malaysia. Those who possess a valid foreign driving licence may contact the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) to seek full information on the procedures in driving licence conversion.
  • Foreigners driving vehicles in Malaysia can check and make payment for their fines issued by the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) through the MyBayar website or mobile application. For more information, please visit the MyBayar website or RMP Traffic Department’s Facebook page.
  • The High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Consulate-General in Johor Bahru are able to certify true copies of the Singapore driving license. For other requirements, Singaporeans may check with JPJ directly. JPJ’s contact details are: Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur Lot 14264, Jalan Genting Klang, 53300 Setapak. Tel : +60 3 40241200

Hospitalisation and Death:

  • In the case of an accident or medical emergency, call 999. Any injured or sick persons are usually brought to the nearest state hospital.  A medical transfer to Singapore by ambulance is possible. However, the superintending doctor in the Malaysian hospital as well as the receiving hospital in Singapore will need to consent to the transfer. The cost of medical transfer is to be borne by the individual/medical insurance. The High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or the Consulate-General in Johor Bahru can provide a list of service providers for such medical transfers.
  • In the event of the death of a Singaporean, specific approval from the local authorities (like hospital and/or police) is required before the remains can be claimed for repatriation or cremation. An undertaker can be appointed to assist in this and to obtain all other necessary related documentation.

General Travel Advice

Overseas Travel – Be Informed & Be Safe [Updated on 5 February 2024]

Singaporeans planning overseas travel are reminded to take the necessary precautions, including being prepared to deal with accidents, natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Singaporeans are also reminded to be familiar with your destination’s local laws, customs, and COVID-19 regulations.

Demonstrations do occur in major cities across the world. Such demonstrations can sometimes escalate into violence. It is important for Singaporeans to keep abreast of local news, avoid any protests or demonstrations and heed the advice of the local authorities.

When participating in outdoor leisure activities overseas, Singaporeans should be mindful that certain sporting activities, especially in open seas, may carry risks. Besides ensuring that one has the physical competencies and appropriate condition to undertake the activity, every effort should be made to ascertain if the trip organiser or guide is reliable and competent, and that appropriate safety and contingency plans are in place. When in doubt, Singaporeans should consult the relevant professional bodies or sporting associations for specific advice.

For those planning to travel, here are some tips:

Before travelling

  • Familiarise yourself with our network of overseas missions.
  • Purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage.
  • Equip yourself with research about your destination’s entry requirements, current situation, local laws and customs.
  • eRegister with us on our website ( www.mfa.gov.sg ) so that we may reach out to you during an emergency.

While travelling

  • Always take care of your personal safety, remain vigilant and monitor local weather news, advisories, and security developments.
  • Exercise caution around large gatherings and avoid locations known for demonstrations or disturbances.
  • Be prepared for possible delays and last-minute changes in travel plans especially during unforeseen events such as natural disasters, social unrest or terror attacks.
  • Stay connected with your friends and family. Inform them of your whereabouts and provide them with your overseas contact details.
  • In the event that you require consular assistance, please contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/+65 6379 8855.

Advisory: Email Scams

There have been reports of individuals receiving scam emails/messages purportedly sent from friends in distress overseas. These emails/messages typically originate from an email address/social media known to the receiver bearing claims of the sender getting into trouble overseas and urgently requesting financial assistance. The sender would also claim to have approached a Singapore Embassy/Consulate and the local Police for help to no avail.

MFA takes the safety of all Singaporeans very seriously.  Singaporeans in distress approaching our Overseas Missions for assistance will be rendered with all necessary consular assistance.  If you receive such emails/messages from purported friends seeking funds transfers, we strongly advise you to call them first to verify the authenticity of the emails/messages before responding to their request.  It is also not advisable to give out any personal information such as NRIC/passport numbers, address, telephone number, etc.  Any form of reply, even one of non-interest, could result in more unsolicited emails.  Members of the public who suspect that they have fallen prey to such scams should report the matter to the Police immediately.  Should Singaporeans abroad require consular assistance, they can contact the nearest Singapore Overseas  Mission  or call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hr Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/+65 6379 8855.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for conducting and managing diplomatic relations between Singapore and other countries and regions.

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Reopening of land borders between Singapore and Malaysia

[Updated 22 April 2022]

Following the reopening of Singapore and Malaysia land borders for fully vaccinated travellers on 1 April, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with the Singapore bus operators (SBS Transit Ltd, SMRT Buses Ltd and Transtar Travel Pte Ltd), will resume the cross-border bus services and taxi operations from 1 May 2022.

At present, fully vaccinated travellers may cross the borders (i.e., Causeway and Second Link) via private vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles. All fully vaccinated travellers, and non-fully vaccinated children aged 12 and below, are permitted to enter Singapore without the need to undergo border health measures, such as testing and quarantine.

Fully vaccinated travellers and non-fully vaccinated children aged 12 and below will no longer be required to take a pre-departure test (PDT) and unsupervised self-administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) after arriving in Singapore, nor serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). This applies to fully vaccinated Malaysian cargo delivery personnel as well.

Fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to apply for entry approvals such as Vaccinated Travel Pass. They must have valid travel documents, such as their passports and Vehicle Entry Permits 1  (VEP), before arrival at the Checkpoints. Travellers can use the Vaccination Check Portal on the  SafeTravel website  to submit their digital vaccination certificates in advance.

From 1 May 2022, commuters travelling to Johor can either board a taxi at the Queen Street taxi terminal or book one through taxi companies with licensed cross-border taxi drivers. For more information, please refer to  LTA’s press release .

1 Travellers driving foreign-registered cars and motorcycles must apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) via VEP Digital Services on LTA’s OneMotoring website. They must also have LTA’s approval email and a valid Autopass card before entering Singapore. Foreign-registered vehicles without a valid VEP, LTA’s approval email and a valid Autopass card will be turned back. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we will no longer accept applications for VEP or Autopass card at the Checkpoints. For more information, please refer to LTA’s  website . 

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Complete Guide: Singapore – Malaysia quarantine-free air travel from 1 April

Aaron Wong

Singapore-Malaysia air travel will be simplified from 1 April, as the two countries reopen borders. Here's the procedure and special testing concessions.

Singapore and Malaysia have reopened their borders to the world, allowing all fully vaccinated travellers to enter without quarantine.

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While quarantine-free travel between the two countries had already resumed back in November 2021 with the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) agreement, the reopening is still good news for Singapore and Malaysia residents insofar as it means the scrapping of designated VTL flights, removal of travel history requirements, and no more testing. 

With regards to testing, Malaysia will be scrapping all testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 May 2022. Until then, travellers from Singapore will be permitted to take a cheaper supervised antigen rapid test (ART) as their pre-departure test (PDT), and be exempt from on-arrival testing (OAT).

All fully vaccinated travellers can already travel to Singapore with no need for testing.

In this post, we’ll look at the process for round-trip air travel between Singapore and Malaysia.

Air travel to Malaysia

Malaysia has reopened its borders and resumed quarantine-free access for all fully vaccinated travellers. 

There is no need to take designated VTL flights anymore; you may take any flight you wish.

Fully vaccinated

All travellers to Malaysia must be fully vaccinated , as defined by the following table:

For example, someone with 2 doses of Pfizer would be considered fully vaccinated if he/she is aged 18-59 years old, but partially vaccinated if he/she is 60 years or older.

Children aged 17 and below are considered to meet the vaccination requirement, regardless of actual vaccination status. 

MySejahtera app

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Travellers to Malaysia must:

  • download the MySejahtera app ( Android | iOS )
  • create an account (when registering, enter the Malaysia  address you’ll be staying at)
  • complete the digital pre-departure form via the “Traveller” icon on MySejahtera
  • verify their COVID-19 vaccination certificate.  

Most of the steps are pretty self-explanatory, except perhaps the last one. Anyone who was vaccinated outside of Malaysia needs to upload and verify their digital vaccination certificate before departure.

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This can be done via the MySafeTravel portal , and involves uploading the QR code of your vaccination certificate. Singapore travellers are only required to upload a single QR code; the instructions say to choose the last EUDCC one on your cert (i.e. Dose 2 for double dosed travellers, Dose 3 for triple dosed travellers). 

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But no matter what I did, my “offline QR verification (EU DCC-compatible)” code wasn’t accepted. In the end I used the one labelled “online QR verification” and it went through just fine.

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Verification should be instant, if all your information is entered properly. Take note that every comma, every hyphen must be included! If the name on your vaccination certificate is:

Tan Ah-Kow, John

be sure to enter it exactly that way on MySafeTravel. 

Those who were vaccinated in other countries can refer to this guide for the steps required. 

COVID-19 tests

From 1 May 2022, Malaysia will scrap all COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers. 

Prior to this, the following tests are required for travellers to Malaysia (except those aged 6 and below):

You’ll notice that travellers from Singapore have the option to take a supervised ART instead of a PCR test, and are also exempt from the on-arrival test requirement. 

This means significant cost savings and added convenience, given that you can do the pre-departure test from the comfort of your home via a tele-medicine service like DoctorAnywhere or Raffles Connect. 

How is this different from VTL travel?

If you’ve travelled to Malaysia under the VTL previously, here’s the key differences of the new arrangement.

It’s an altogether positive development, with no more restrictions on flights or travel history, as well as simplified testing requirements. 

Air travel to Singapore

Singapore will commence its Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) from 1 April 2022, which basically means quarantine-free access for any fully vaccinated traveller.

Fully vaccinated travellers are defined as the following:

Children aged 12 and under in the current calendar year are treated as fully vaccinated regardless of their actual status, provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent.

SG Arrival Card

Travellers to Singapore must complete an SG Arrival Card within 3 days of arrival, where information on the following will be requested:

  • Personal particulars
  • Vaccination status (not required for those vaccinated in Singapore)
  • Health declaration

If you were vaccinated in Malaysia, you can upload the digital certificate for COVID-19 vaccination on the MySejahtera app. 

Those who were vaccinated in other countries can refer to this guide for the steps required. If you feel anxious about whether your certificate will be accepted, ICA has a Vaccination Check Portal that allows you to perform a no obligation self-check ahead of travel.

Submissions via the official website are completely free of charge; beware of lookalike websites that charge a fee!

TraceTogether

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All travellers to Singapore must download and register for TraceTogether ( Android | iOS ). This is required for checking into venues and displaying your vaccination status. 

Travellers aged 6 or below in this calendar year, and individuals who are unable to use a mobile device due to a certified disability/special need can obtain a  TraceTogether token  after arrival in Singapore

Travellers who were vaccinated outside Singapore will be granted  temporary vaccinated status lasting about 30 days  if they successfully uploaded their digital vaccination certificates as part of their Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC) or manually presented their vaccination certificates and the manual immigration counters.

This is required to access restaurants, malls and other vaccinated-only venues in Singapore. Do note that if you’ve taken 2x Sinovac/Sinopharm doses outside of Singapore, you will still be granted temporary vaccinated status for 30 days, notwithstanding the domestic requirement for vaccination recognition is 3x doses. 

Pre-departure COVID-19 testing has been scrapped for all fully vaccinated travellers, effective 26 April 2022. 

If you’ve travelled to Singapore under the VTL previously, here’s the key differences of the new arrangement.

Again, it’s an altogether positive change, with no more restriction on flights or travel history, and the scrapping of on-arrival testing.

For details on crossing the land border between Singapore and Malaysia, check out the post below. 

Singapore-Malaysia land border to reopen without testing or quarantine, for all modes of travel

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guest

Thank you for the clear guide! Hopefully the requirement for mandatory insurance will also drop eventually..

Aaron Wong

thanks! i doubt they’ll drop it, but everyone travelling during this period should have insurance coverage anyway…at most they make it a non-compulsory part of the MST submission, but reserve the right to check for it at immigration.

anon

Even pre-covid, I would buy insurance for a weekend getaway. Its too important to not have.

Chris

Pls advice on the MYSJ status of PUS , how to settle this issue ?

Fareez

You may reach out to representatives from “BP Healthclinics/medical officer in charged to do test at the airport” upon arrival at the airpot. They can update the status for you.

I wonder if we will need insurance for day trips to JB via land connection.. Sounds stupid but..

Current rule is yes. So maybe better to buy annual plan

Can meh

Many are thinking of entering Malaysia via causeway to go Malacca, KL, Ipoh, Penang, you name it rather than take flight with more requirements. Loop hole, I was told. Hmmm……

Wouldnt really call that a loophole. Just a qn of whether you’re willing to incur all that extra driving time for the sake of saving money on a simple pre-departure art

Not just time. You could be asymptomatic positive too. That will put a spanner on your works

Ortloc

Taxis are expensive from KLIA. Is taking private transport from the airport to the accommodation a requirement?

cheesecake

Isn’t it stupid that “recovered” for Malaysia inbound means you’re COVID positive within last 60 days (30 days shorter than SG) AND must have negative ART (unlike SG that waives all tests). There are reports that recovered folks can continue to test positive for a long period after – so hypothetically, a recovered person can be indefinitely prevented from entering Malaysia?!

Shirl

If you test positive if you are positive. Just wait that few more days man. Have some civic responsibility

john

Hi, notice in the article that travellers from Singapore to Msia can take supervised tele ART, but the Msia website says professional ART. Confirm supervised tele ART is accepted? Thanks

Lee

Never mind. I misread certain parts.

Ethan

Any idea if I can travel to Malaysia via air under VTL-Air on 31 Mar and return to SG via land post 1 April?

John

This is by far (by a mile-lion!) the clearest and most helpful article on how to prepare for air travel to Malaysia. You guys are incredible- so precise, so prompt and so predictably good as usual. A shout out to my friend Matthew Chong!

I do have a question. Can tele-ART be done in Malaysia (with Singapore provider eg Dr Anywhere) before flight back to Singapore? Thanks

Matthew Chong

Nope, M’sia isn’t on the list of accepted countries for tele-ART from a SG provider.

https://milelion.com/2022/03/28/singapore-expands-eligible-countries-for-overseas-pre-departure-tele-supervised-arts/

Yup

Hi noted what Matthew has shared, but the last time (Feb 2022) I came back from Malaysia (via flight to Singapore), I did tele-ART through CLEA app. They allowed it for me and my wife. If it helps – it was an Air Asia flight.

Jinhyun

We are leaving for Penang from Singapore this Sunday and your post was a great help so that I was successfully able to verify my vaccination status in the MySafeTravel portal. However, I noticed that my status in MySejahtera app indicates I am “Person Under Surveillance” and Home Surveillance Order as of now. My guess is that there could be some days’ time gap, hopefully, to update my status in MySejahtera App from MySafeTravel portal but just wonder if you saw your status update as vaccinated in your MySejahtera App right after completing verfication in MySafeTravel? My concern is that …  Read more »

my status shows low risk, no symptom, but i dont see my vaccination status updated yet. they say it will take a couple of days to be updated.

Thanks. My fingers are cross that it is updated correctly before we take off. I also saw your reply to a prior question from other that we can ask for a help from “ BP Healthclinics/medical officer in charged to do test at the airport” upon arrival. Hope it can be still the last resolution we can see if it is not updated. THANKS again for your help.

hans

If I entered Singapore as a short term visitor under the vtl system and got vaccinated status in tracetogether through July, will reentry under the vtf framework reduce the vaccine validity to 30 days? Or do I keep the extended vaccinated status granted by the vtl system?

Ramesh Rao

How about work permit holders want travel every day in and out..

Nick

Hi all, I tried to register my profile in MY Sejahtera but got stuck at the USER PROFILE when I cannot proceed since the system insist I choose a Malaysia State. How did you bypass this?

Just enter your Malaysia hotel address

Hi Aaron thanks.. will try your suggestion

Kuchinger

Really don’t need to do PCR to fly to Malaysia? All the airlines (AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines) say that PCR is still needed leh. But I also know that they don’t update that regularly … lol. Don’t want to get my hopes up but I will be so happy if PCR really not needed. So expensive!

KiMiN

Can someone enlighten me about within 2 days before departure?

Let’s say my flight departure date and time are 16 May 2022 (Monday) at 1800.

Does it mean I should take the PCR test either on Sunday (anytime) or Monday (before 6pm)? Or

Saturday (6pm onwards)?

Any time the day before or the day of departure. The Saturday would be within 3 days of departure, not 2.

Pook

Thanks for the help! I am an American planning on travelling from Singapore to Malaysia on April 1 but one issue i have is with the Covid-19 QR code. When i received my vaccinations in the US I did not receive a QR Code. For Singapore all I needed was an “Attestation Letter” with my cdc card but I’m not sure what I should do Malaysia. I’m hoping the same will work. Have you heard anyone with this issue?

Sheena

Hi Just want to share that the tele ART cannot be used for pple who want to go in to msia for a weekend trip. It is only for people returning to Singapore. If u want to go into msia u need to do a supervised art at the clinic, tele ART not accepted. Remember!!!

Good Afternoon Sheena, where did you see this information that Tele ART is not allowed? I have been looking but haven’t found that information anywhere

She may be referring to clea. Which of course you can’t use to travel to Malaysia. You can however use a Singapore tele art provider for travel, there are many successful data points from vtl days

alvin

to add on to this topic, if i’m headed to malaysia for a trip on 12th apr but coming back on 14th, will one supervised tele-ART on the morning of the 12th suffice for the pre-departure requirements both to malaysia and back to singapore 🙂 ?

Andreja

Table with required doses for accepted vaccinations in Malaysia is not updated as per their official website which is mentioned above it ( https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my/vaccine/status ) – for Johnson & Johnson and that group of vaccines are 1 or 2 doses required, not 2 or 3 doses as it’s written above in this article.

thanks! i have updated the table. I thought it was strange at first that they wanted 2 doses for the 1 dose regime vaccines, but good they fixed it.

Ravindrra Rao

I booked VTL flight on 7th may 2022 way before they announced that the borders are reopening. im just curious that, will the flight i booked will operate as per normal, or will there be any kind of changes? also i booked under king of delay a.k.a AIRSIA

no changes. just that the vtl tag is now meaningless.

Hi I am flying to Penang but when there is no Penang International Airport on the list of Port of arrival and the app does not allow me to submit my declaration? Any solution?

Found it by chance it is Bayan Lepas..

zhouzhi

before going penang, did you do tele art? is tele art allowed? or do you have to go to the clicnic

Choon

For singaporeans entering to malaysia for a short 1 week trip, we can take tele art, eg, Dr anywhere correct? When we arrive at malaysia will we be exempted from on arrival art? or required to, i saw that you put we are exempted, but there are afew speculations saying there is still a need, would be good to clarify this point. Thanks a bunch!

Timmy

On arrival test not needed if from SG to MY by air. Don’t get scam by outdated health websites and private health operators at the airport. https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my/arrival-testing

Where to get an approved supervised ART test in Penang before flying back to Singapore? I read somewhere that it has to be non-handwritten english test result. So just have the paper test result when going to the airport and no need to upload anywhere, right?

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4-10 Day Singapore Malaysia Itinerary: Enjoy The Perfect Singapore And Malaysia Trip!

Planning a Singapore and Malaysia trip? Brilliant! This is a great part of the world and these destinations make a great combination.

Thanks to Singapore and Malaysia being so close together, it’s very easy to travel from Singapore to Malaysia and to enjoy a trip with both destinations.

In this article, I’m going to give you the perfect Singapore and Malaysia itinerary so all you have to is follow it! I do this by walking through a Singapore Malaysia itinerary for up to ten days.

If you are looking for a 4 days 3 nights Singapore Malaysia itinerary, simply stop reading at the 4 day point. If you want longer, keep reading! It’s easy to adjust this Singapore Malaysia tour itinerary to whatever time period you like.

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary:Merlion Park and Singapore skyline

I also describe exactly how to get from Singapore to Malaysia at the end as well as give you some specific Singapore to Malaysia day trip suggestions.

This is a Singapore to Malaysia itinerary which assumes you arrive in Singapore and leave from Malaysia. You can reverse it and make it a Malaysia Singapore itinerary instead.

You will also need to factor in time to get back to your starting point if you need to fly out of the same airport from where you started. Luckily, flights, taxis and buses between Malaysia and Singapore are quick and easy.

Excited? I hope so! This is a fabulous part of the world and I can’t wait to help you have the PERFECT Singapore Malaysia trip!

Travelling to Malaysia? Click here to download your free Malaysia Trip Planning checklist . We’ll help you get ready for your trip!  

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4-10 Day Singapore Malaysia Itinerary: Enjoy The Perfect Singapore And Malaysia Trip!

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary For 4-10 Days

Day 1 – arrive in singapore.

 Gardens By The Bay Singapore

Today is an introduction to Singapore.

  • Start the day at Gardens by the Bay. Visit the conservatories and OCBC Skyway ( tickets here) where you walk among the futuristic trees. If you have kids, take bathers and also visit the childrens gardens. This is my favourite attraction in all of Singapore so don’t skip it! If you are on a budget, it’s still worth coming and walking around for free.
  • Have lunch in the shopping centre at the base of the iconic Marina Bay Sands which is right next to Gardens by the Bay.
  • Take the short train trip to Clarke Quay and walk though here and the historic Fort Canning on your way to the next attraction.
  • Spend the afternoon at the National Museum of Singapore ( discount tickets here ).

Day 2 – Singapore

Singapore's Chinatow

Today is all about discovering Singapore’s three main cultural groups.

  • Start the day with some breakfast in Little India and then visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.
  • Walk to the nearby Malay area of Kampong Glam. Visit the Malay Heritage Centre and Sultan Mosque before having some Malay food for lunch.
  • Finish with some temple visits in Chinatown before shopping for souvenirs at the markets here and having some great Chinese food for dinner.

Day 3 – Singapore

Sentosa Island and merlion

Your final day in Singapore is all about fun, Sentosa Island style! Sentosa Island is a small island just off the tip of Singapore which is easily reached by public transport, cable car or even walking over. It’s packed full of fun attractions and is Singapore’s playground.

It’s full of top class facilities and just walking around is fun. There are so many different attractions that it’s hard for me to say exactly what you should add to your Singapore Malaysia trip itinerary. It depends on your interests and budget as the attractions can be expensive and add up quickly. There are also many free attractions on Sentosa which you may prefer to stick to.

Here are my top recommendations:

  • Start by heading to the Merlion Plaza and taking a photo of the Sentosa sign with the giant merlion as pictured above. Consider climbing up inside the Merlion Tower for great views ( tickets here ).
  • Take the Skyline Luge and chair lift. This is one of our favourites!
  • For more adrenaline rushes, try Mega Adventure where you can zipline and take a 15 metre jump or fly at iFly !
  • Visit easily one of the best aquariums in the world at S.E.A. Aquarium ( tickets here ).
  • If you have kids, visit the Palawan Pirate Ship. A free (and amazing) water playground.
  • Walk to the Southern Most Point of Continental Asia.
  • Enjoy the beaches
  • Visit Fort Siloso and learn some WWII history

In the evening, head to the free light shows at Resorts World Sentosa.

I also recommend you take the cable car over one way ( discount tickets here ). The views are great! I also love Universal Studios Singapore but with one day, I would go to a few different attractions instead rather than spending the day at one so you get a better taste of Sentosa Island.

To save money and time, buy attraction tickets beforehand at Klook. We have saved so much money this way. Click here for many options.

There is also the Sentosa Fun Pass that can save you a lot of money. You basically buy a number of tokens and then exchange these tokens at various attractions on the island. The number you need depends on what you want to see. I suggest you will at least want 80.

You can find the Sentosa Fun Pass here and information about how many tokens are required for each attraction here.

Where To Stay In Singapore

Here are our best options for each budget. Pick the one that best suits you.

LUXURY: Marina Bay Sands

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For luxury and the ultimate Singapore experience, you can’t go past the Marina Bay Sands, one of the most iconic hotel buildings in the world.

Have great views over Singapore as you relax in the infinity pool or visit the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. Shop and eat in the downstairs shopping centre or enjoy one of the many hotel restuarants or room service. You can use the gym, day spa or simply have a drink at the pool bar.

There are a range of room types with doubles and twins on offer. All are spacious and well appointed and have everything you would expect in a 5 star hotel. You can pick the view you want and there are suites for extra luxury with their own living area.

In addition to staying in a fabulous hotel, you are also just moments walk away from Gardens By The Bay and other top Singapore attractions and there is a subway station below the hotel making sightseeing easy. This is the ultimate Singapore hotel and you have to stay here at least once!

Click here for the latest prices.

MIDRANGE: Village Hotel Bugis

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The Village Hotel Bugis is our favourite hotel for a mix of a great price, very convenient location and a good standard of rooms and facilties. Located close to Bugis MRT station and many shopping centres, it’s easy to get around to all of Singapore here. It’s also located in the Malay area, Kampong Glam, and a short walk from Little India.

There are a range of room types which are all comfortable and well appointed, if on the cosy side. This includes family options which makes this a great choice with kids – we have stayed here with ours multiple times.

The hotel also has a swimming pool, gym and restaurants.

BUDGET: Backpacker Cozy Corner Guesthouse

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For bargain seekers, the Backpacker Cozy Corner Guesthouse is also located in a convenient location near Bugis MRT and has everything you need for a budget Singapore stopover with excellent value rooms for the location and price.

Rooms include air conditioning and wifi and there are 2, 3 and 4 people rooms available. To save money, they do not have private bathrooms.

Singapore And Malaysia Itinerary 4 days

If you have just 4 days, use your final day in your Singapore Malaysia itinerary 4 days to do a day trip into Malaysia. Below, there are a range of Malaysia day trip options. Click here to read them and pick one!

My personal favourite is a fun day at Legoland Malaysia , but pick whichever most appeals to you.

We can book a taxi for you for the day to take you into Malaysia and back into Singapore again. Click here and fill in the form with what you want and we’ll get back to you.

If you are only looking for a Singapore Malaysia itinerary 3 days then cut out one of the Singapore days above which is least appealing.

Want the Easiest (and BEST) Way to travel between Singapore and Malaysia?

We can book a taxi for you from anywhere in Malaysia to anywhere in Singapore for a great price.

A taxi is the best way to cross the border as you don’t have to leave the air-conditioned comfort of your vehicle.

Click here for prices and online booking.

Day 4 –Johor Bahru

Legoland Malaysia

It’s time to say a sad goodbye to Singapore before heading over the causeway to more adventures in Malaysia!

There is more information below about how to travel between Malaysia and Singapore. It’s very straightforward.

We can also hire a taxi for you which picks you up at your hotel in Singapore and drops you off at your hotel in Johor Bahru for just SG$90. Click here to book and for more details.

Today, you will have a great day at Legoland Malaysia. You can buy discounted tickets here.

Day 5 – Johor Bahru And Melaka

Central Johor Bahru

This morning, it’s time to see some of Johor Bahru before catching a bus in the afternoon to Melaka.

  • Head to central Johor Bahru near the causeway to Singapore. You can do some shopping or explore the streets to the west of the main strip here. Some are quite pretty and it’s a nice area to stroll around. Eat lunch before leaving Johor Bahru.
  • Take a taxi to the main bus station in Johor Bharu, Larkin Bus Terminal, and then take a bus to Melaka. You can book bus tickets here on some great bus services. The bus takes about three hours and I recommend you book a bus for the early afternoon.
  • Take a taxi to your hotel, freshen up and head to Jonker Street in the evening. If it’s Friday or Saturday night, enjoy the night market, but there are plenty of places to eat any night on this famous strip.

Note that Melaka and Malacca are different ways to spell the same place.

If you have your own vehicle on this journey, I recommend stopping at Muar on your way. It does not take much extra time to do this, but Muar is a pretty city with some great street art and is a great plae to break up the journey.

Read more about Muar here.

Where To Stay In Johor Bahru

Luxury: doubletree by hilton hotel johor bahru.

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Located just minutes from the Causeway in a convenient location, the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru is a great choice if you want a luxury hotel which is easy to use as a base to explore both Johor Bahru and Singapore.

Despite not being rated as a five-star hotel, it is our top pick of the options near the Causeway. It has first class facilities including a stunning outdoor swimming pool on the 13th floor, four restaurants, gym, steam room, spa and wifi.

Each of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms have everything you would expect from a top option such as air conditioning, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a pillow menu. There are also larger suites with separate living areas as well as rooms which are apartment style and have a kitchenette with washing machine. All this for a great price!

MIDRANGE: Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru

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For a midrange price option, you can’t go past the Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru. Also well located near the Causeway and shopping, this is a great base for Singapore and Johor Bahru exploration.

There are many facilities at this hotel. You can use the tennis and squash courts, a gym, sauna and a yoga studio.  Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a day spa, three onsite restaurants and bars.

There are a range of accommodation options at this hotel. In addition to standard hotel rooms, you can book a room with a separate living and sleeping area or even a room with a kitchenette.

BUDGET: Baguss Hotel And Serviced Apartment

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For a real bargain, consider the Baguss Hotel and Serviced Apartments. Close to the Causeway and downtown shopping areas, this standard, 3-star hotel is especially a great choice for families and groups looking for accommodation.

There are a range of hotel rooms suitable from two to four people. Each hotel room includes air conditioning, a TV, wifi, tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. For larger groups, there are 3 bedroom apartments which can accommodate up to 6 people. These apartments include a kitchen and lounge room.

Find more Johor Bahru accommodation options here.

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary 5 Days

If you are looking for a 5 days 4 nights Singapore Malaysia itinerary then you can do the five days above and head back to Singapore to fly out on day 5 instead of on to Melaka.

You could also consider spending all 5 days in Singapore and just taking a day trip to Johor Bahru. If money isn’t an issue, this is a good choice. Otherwise, it is more budget friendly to stay in Johor Bahru accommodation.

If Melaka sounds interesting to you, you could also follow the first four days above and then do a day trip to Melaka on the final day of your Singapore Malaysia 5 days itinerary ( find one here ). This is a long day but I have done it myself and it’s very doable.

You can also hire a private taxi here for the day to travel quickly and easily to Malaysia for the day.

Day 6 – Melaka

Melaka's pretty waterfront

Today is all about exploring Melaka’s historic centre and Chinatown before heading to your final stop, Kuala Lumpur, in the evening.

Get your walking legs on! Everything mentioned here is close and, while you can take taxis or trishaws to get around, the attractions are so close together that there is no real need.

  • Start at the Sultanate Palace where you can walk through a replica of the palace of Sultan Mansur Shah who ruled Melaka from 1456 to 1477.
  • Take a photo of Porta de Santiago and explore the ruins of St Paul’s Church.
  • Walk downhill to Stradthuys, the town hall and governor’s residence that dates back to the Dutch in 1650. Trishaws tend to congregate here so you can go on a ride on one if you like.
  • Walk over the river to Chinatown and head to 8 Heeren Street to check out this 18th century Dutch period residence.
  • Next, walk through Chinatown to Baba and Nonya Heritage Centre.
  • By now, you have probably worked up an appetite. Eat some lunch.
  • Finish your Melaka day tour by visiting three temples all close together: Cheng Hoon Temple, Masjid Kampung Kling and Sri Poyatha Venayagar Moorthi Temple.

In the late afternoon, catch your onward bus to Kuala Lumpur. This takes about 2.5 hours and I recommend booking a bus from 3-4pm.

Click here to book it now.

On arrival, check in to your hotel. If you feel like going out, head to the night markets in Petaling Street or Jalan Alor.

You can find our recommend hotels in Kuala Lumpur here.

Where To Stay In Melaka

Luxury: casa del rio melaka .

Located in a premium position just 300 metres from Jonker Street and right by the river, you will find the best option in Melaka, the stunning 5-star luxury boutique hotel, Casa del Rio Melaka Hotel.

There are a a range of room types on offer including options for up to 6 people in two-bedroom suites. All rooms include standard fittings such as a TV, wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a desk. If you book a suite, you will also have separate living and dining areas. Some suites even include an outdoor spa.

This hotel features first-class facilities with a stunning infinity swimming pool offering views across the Melaka River as well as three restaurants, a gym, a rooftop garden and day spa.

MIDRANGE: Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka 

This 5-star hotel at a midrange price point is a great choice. Located along the Melaka River just a short taxi ride from Jonker St, the Swiss-Garden Hotel offers guests modern accommodation.

There are a range of rooms which accommodate up to two guests and include all the standard amenities including a TV, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities, private balcony and seating area.

You can also book a suite which includes separate dining and living areas. Some rooms  also include panoramic views of the ocean and the Melaka River. Ask for a high level!

The Swiss-Garden Hotel includes a range of great facilities including two big swimming pools, a tennis court and the Sky Garden rooftop bar. The hotel also has direct access to a shopping mall.

BUDGET: T Hotel Melaka

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The T Hotel which is located in Melaka City just a 15 minutes walk from Jonker Street, is a good choice for budget travellers.

They offer double, twin, triple or family suites. All are comfortable and clean and come with air conditioning, wifi, a TV, tea and coffee facilities and a seating area.

You can find more options for where to stay in Melaka here .

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary For 7 Days

Merlion statue fountain in Merlion Park and Singapore city skyline

If you are looking for a 6 nights 7 days Singapore Malaysia itinerary you could stop right here. This does mean that you don’t have much time in Kuala Lumpur. If you would prefer some time in Kuala Lumpur (which I do recommend), drop either Johor Bahur or Melaka, whichever appeals less. It’s easy to get buses from Singapore to Melaka directly or from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur.

You can then pick a day or two from the following three recommmend days in Kuala Lumpur for your Singapore Malaysia itinerary 7 days.

Days 7-9 Kuala Lumpur

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Three days in Kuala Lumpur is a great amount of time to get a good taste of this city on your Malaysia Singapore trip.

You can read my full (and detailed) itinerary for 3 days in Kuala Lumpur here.

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary For 10 Days

If you have 10 days, you can add an extra day to Kuala Lumpur using my suggestions in my 3 day itinerary article here .

You could also add an extra day to Singapore if that appeals more or if you want to do an activity there like visit Universal Studios. However, if you are looking for a Singapore Malaysia budget itinerary then the less time in more expensive Singapore, the less you will need to spend so Kuala Lumpur can be a better pick.

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Singapore And Malaysia Trip 10+ Days

If you have more than ten days, yay! There are so many great places that you can add on in Malaysia.

I have a full itinerary document here for Malaysia travel for ten days. This includes travelling to Ipoh, Penang and Langkawi after Kuala Lumpur so you can add one or all of these destinations to the itinerary above to create a plan for up to 17 days.

Click here to download it now.

If you want to visit Thailand as well, you can find itineraries here which include Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as well as other south east Asia destinations.

Singapore To Malaysia Day Trip

Desaru Coast

If you don’t have time for a big Singapore Malaysia adventure then you may just with to take a one day trip to Malaysia from Singapore. With a timeframe of less than 5 days, this is what I recommend.

This is completely possible and you could spend a 1 day trip to Malaysia from Singapore doing one of the days in the itinerary above to Johor Bahru or Melaka. Just note with Melaka that you will spend a lot of time travelling over the day but it is highly possible – I have done it myself.

Singapore to Malaysia day trip ideas:

  • Legoland Malaysia: The easiest and maybe most fun suggestion is to spend a day at Legoland Malaysia. There are buses directly here from Singapore and it’s a fun and easy place to enjoy. More details here .
  • Johor Bahru: You can catch the local bus over the causeway and explore central Johor Bahru.
  • Melaka: You can either pay for an expensive day tour here (easiest option) or save on your Singapore Malaysia trip cost and take public transport from Singapore to Melaka and back again and explore Melaka on your own, as per day 6 above. The bus takes about four hours each way so buy your ticket in advance and go early.
  • Desaru Coast: This coastal area in Malaysia is just one hour from Singapore with a half-hour ferry ( buy here ) and half-hour shuttle and is perfect if you would like some white sandy beach time or to have some fun visiting attractions such as a huge water park, ostrich, fruit or crocodile farm.

The easiest way to day trip to Malaysia is in your own private taxi. We can hire you one of the day with a safe and reliable local operator. Click here to get a quote.

They can pick you up from your Singapore hotel and drop you off there again at the end of the day.

How To Travel From Singapore To Malaysia

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Getting from Singapore to Malaysia could really not be easier. There are buses, planes, trains and even taxis across. It’s been streamlined as much as possible because it’s such a popular option with thousands of people doing it all the time.

The easiest way to get across the causeway from Singapore to Malaysia is to hire a private car and driver. These can be quite affordable for a family or small group and you can be picked up and dropped off wherever you like and don’t need to get out of the car at the border.

Click here for more details about hiring a private driver to take you to Malaysia . This starts at just SG$90 for up to 5 people.

You can also get a local taxi but they are less flexible. If you catch a Singaporean taxi, they can only drop you at Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru. If you catch a Malaysian taxi, they can drop you off anywhere in Malaysia but can only pick you up Queen Street Bus Terminal. They also need to be especially licensed to do this – you can’t just take any taxi.

The cheapest (and still quite easy) way to get across is with public, local bus called the Causeway Bus. Note that with the bus, you will need to get off and back on again at both immigration points in Singapore and Malaysia with all your belongings. Once you are through, you simply wait for the next Causeway Bus to come along. You can catch it from:

  • Kranji MRT (route CW1) from SGD$1.50 (RM1.90 return)
  • Queens Street (route CW2) from SGD$3.50 (RM3.40 return)
  • Newton Circus (route CW5) from SGD$3.30 (RM3.40 return)

The buses stop along the way so you can also hop on elsewhere along the route.

If you need to get between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur then I recommend flying.  This is often a very good price and cuts out the longer journey. For further afield than KL, I also recommend flying.

If you are going across to Johor Bahru, Melaka or anywhere else south of Kuala Lumpur then going overland is the best choice. We can book you a taxi from anywhere in Singapore to anywhere in pensinular Malaysia, and there are direct buses too.

Looking for the ultimate Malaysia Itinerary Planner for your trip? Click here to get it now!

Getting Around Malaysia

An easy way to get around Malaysia is with private taxi. These can take you between different towns and cities.

Click here for our long distance taxi booking service.

There is also a great bus system. Find tickets and prices here.

Singapore Malaysia Trip Map

Singapore Malaysia Itinerary map

I hope you enjoyed this Singapore Malaysia DIY itinerary.

Planning a trip to Malaysia? Have any questions?  Join our Malaysia Travel Planning Facebook group here now!  It’s the perfect place to ask any questions and to be inspired!

You can also find our ultimate article to planning your trip to Malaysia here. There are more Malaysia itineraries here.

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JOHOR BAHRU: Under a pilot initiative launching in June, Malaysians travelling to Singapore on factory buses will be able to clear immigration through QR codes at both of Johor’s land checkpoints. 

The scheme, spearheaded by Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, follows the successful response to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s move to roll out a QR code initiative on Mar 19 for those travelling by car on its side of the land border. 

Singapore’s rollout has garnered positive feedback from commuters and this has led to increased calls from Johorean travellers and businesses for the Malaysia government to launch a similar initiative. 

When contacted on Tuesday night (Apr 23), Johor’s Works, Transportation and Infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh told CNA that the pilot will apply to Malaysian citizens who travel to Singapore onboard “bas kilangs” or factory buses. He stressed that travellers with Singapore passports are not yet included in this pilot initiative.  

Mr Fazli said these travellers will be able to use QR code clearance at both Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, the immigration complexes linked to the Johor-Singapore Causeway and Tuas Second Link respectively. 

“The pilot test initiative involves only Malaysians who pass through on board bas kilangs,” said Mr Fazli. 

“These travellers are still required to bring their passports because at this point the QR code systems for both Malaysia and Singapore function differently and are not yet integrated,” he added.

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Factory buses are Malaysian-registered vehicles which transport workers between Johor Bahru and industrial areas in Singapore. Local media estimate that around 500 of such buses pass through the land checkpoints each day. 

Mr Fazli further explained that for this pilot, immigration officers will board the factory buses with handheld scanners at the checkpoints. 

The officers will then scan the QR codes for each individual traveller. He said that the QR codes are generated by an application on their mobile phone. 

Mr Fazli added that the Ministry of Home Affairs as well as the Immigration Department will make further announcements to confirm the details of the implementation of the QR code system. 

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He said that the overall plan is to “widen the scope of travellers” who will be able to use the QR code system.

Following Singapore’s roll out of its QR code system in March, travellers have reported positive feedback , with some outlining that the system has shaved up to 30 minutes off their journey time as it eases congestion on the Singapore side of the borders. 

Johoreans and businesses have also urged the Malaysia government to reciprocate with a similar system, in line with plans for passport-free clearance in the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ). 

In January, both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)  to develop a framework for a legally binding agreement on the SEZ. A key part of the MOU was exploring passport-free clearance on both sides of the border, and Singapore unilaterally introduced its system in March. 

Immigration experts previously told CNA that passport-free travel at the Johor-Singapore border - one of the world’s busiest land crossings - would be a gamechanger to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. 

Passport-free travel has been implemented in other parts of the world. For instance, the Schengen area in Europe permits travellers to cross country borders without the need for passport checks. 

This includes countries such as Germany, Belgium, France and the Netherlands. 

The United Arab Emirates is also set to implement facial recognition at its borders and remove the need to produce a passport at the port of entry. 

FACTORY BUS PASSENGERS LAUD MOVE, HOPE MALAYSIA'S QR CODE SYSTEM WILL NOT HAVE GLITCHES 

Malaysians who travel to Singapore via these factory buses told CNA that they welcomed the move to implement QR code immigration clearance on the Johor side of the border as it could decrease travel time and ensure smoother journeys. 

Mr Meshach Raven Kelvin Suraj, who works as an aircraft engineer at Changi Airport, told CNA he typically takes 90 minutes to travel one way but he hopes that with the implementation of the QR code, this may be reduced to an hour. 

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"From June, we would not even need to disembark the bus and travel up and down escalators to clear immigration. We just need to sit and wait for the officers to come to us. That saves us time and energy," said Mr Meshach Raven.

"I hope that the initiative will reduce traffic jam at the Causeway and make all our lives easier," he added. 

Mr Xi Heng Ching, who boards the factory bus to travel to and from his workplace in Singapore's Clarke Quay, told CNA that it was a relief that the Malaysia government has implemented the QR code initiative. 

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"When we read that Singapore had implemented it for drivers, we were wondering when it would be offered to us passengers. Thank you, Malaysia government for thinking of us," added Mr Xi. 

"Others who have tried the Singapore QR code clearance had good things to say. We hope that Malaysia can also have smooth (implementation) of the system," said the food and beverage executive. 

Mdm Nurafiza Nordin, a representative of the firm Best Driver Transport & Travel which offers factory bus services for Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore, told CNA that the company has not received any directive from the federal government on how the initiative will be implemented. 

"We hope they will reach out soon so that we can let our passengers know what application to download and how to generate the QR code for themselves," said Mdm Nurafiza. 

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She also expressed hope that the initiative will be rolled out smoothly so that it will allow bus companies to increase the rate at which they transport workers across the border. 

"We don't know how this QR code system will be like. If they implement it but it's not executed properly, there's no point. It will actually worsen congestion and cause bottlenecks," she added. 

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Malaysia to roll out QR code immigration system for factory workers commuting to Singapore

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Factory workers commuting to Singapore from across the Causeway may soon enjoy shorter commutes when the pilot of a new immigration clearance system is launched in June.

The system, which will be managed by Malaysia’s Immigration Department, will involve workers using a unique QR code to cross immigration instead of having their passports processed.

Under the trial run, immigration officers will board factory buses with scanners to scan the QR codes of those aboard, State Works, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh told the New Straits Times (NST) on April 23.

This comes after Singapore rolled out a similar system for cars passing through Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in March.

According to the NST, an average of 400 to 500 factory buses cross the Johor-Singapore land checkpoints daily, transporting workers from Johor to Singapore to different factories and industrial areas.

Mr Fazli said the Malaysia’s Home Ministry had decided on the “officers-on-board” method during the system’s trial run before its implementation at the two land checkpoints near the Causeway and Second Link.

He added that the ministry and the Immigration Department are working to refine the implementation of the project.

“It is now at the ‘polishing up’ and ‘tightening’ stage,” he told NST.

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  • From Tuesday, people traveling via car between Singapore and Malaysia can show self-generated QR codes rather than handing over their passports at two checkpoints.
  • Authorities estimate the new procedure will reduce immigration processing time by more than 30%.

Singapore made global headlines last year when the government announced that biometric processing will replace travel document verifications at Changi Airport in the first half of 2024.

But the city-state is going "passport-free" in another area: its land border with Malaysia.

From Tuesday, people traveling by car between Singapore and Malaysia can show self-generated QR codes rather than handing over their passports at two checkpoints.

The new rule , which applies to those traveling via the country's Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, will expedite immigration clearance "without compromising on security," according to Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

Who is eligible

Singapore residents and foreign travelers can generate QR codes via the government's MyICA mobile app. Group codes for up to 10 people can be generated for passengers traveling in the same car too.

Like before, travelers are then subject to a face-to-face check by immigration officers.

However, the QR-code clearance is not available to two groups of travelers: those entering Singapore for the first time and those using a different passport from previous visits.

The new procedure is expected to reduce immigration processing time by more than 30% — saving around 20 seconds for cars traveling with four passengers and up to one minute for cars with 10 people, according to authorities.

One of world's busiest border crossings

The checkpoint linking the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru to Woodlands in Singapore is one of the busiest international border crossings in the world.

From March 7 to 10, more than 1.8 million travelers crossed Singapore's two checkpoints that link the island with Malaysia, according to its Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.

On March 8 — the Friday preceding a week-long break for Singapore public schools — a record-breaking 495,000 people crossed the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, exceeding the 485,000 travelers recorded on August 2019, it said.

Singapore plans to roll out the QR code clearance to more travelers crossing checkpoints via other modes of transport at a later date.   

Part of a larger push

The QR clearance program is part of a larger push to modernize border control and security procedures in the city-state to manage higher traveler volume amid the crunch of its aging workforce.

Changi Airport's "passport-free" immigration clearance, which is based on biometric verification, is undergoing trials, a representative of Changi Airport Group told CNBC Travel.

A launch date for this program has not been released.

Passport-free travel is underway in Singapore. 

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Being interdependent: A fisherman prepares to cast his fishing net in the waters of the Vembanad lake as a container ship is seen docked at a port in Vallarpadam. India is moving forward rapidly on several counts and as a progressive economy, Asean in general and Singapore in particular need the Indian market for further growth. — Reuters

INDIA’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar re-emphasised the importance of India’s Asean partnership with a visit to Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia in March.

He met the Thai foreign minister in February in India for the 10th Joint Communion and visited Indonesia for the Asean and East Asia Ministerial Summit in July last year, where he met foreign ministers of Indonesia, Laos and Malaysia.

He followed it up with a visit to Thailand, which included a foreign ministerial meeting of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation.

In October of that year, he visited Vietnam. With the most recent visit to South-East Asia, Jaishankar has completed interactions within the last year to most members of Asean. Singapore, as India’s coordinator with Asean, is vigorous in promoting the relationship. Singapore remains the largest conduit of Asean-India investments.

With Malaysia, the relationship is back on an even keel after its foreign minister visited India in November 2023. With Jaishankar’s visit to Kuala Lumpur, the bilateral relationship is looking to consolidate, particularly with its economic partnership.

Malaysia will chair Asean in 2025.

The India-Philippines relationship has been enhanced under Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s presidency. The Philippine foreign minister visited India in June 2023. The strategic coherence and defence cooperation with the Philippines is now perhaps the best among all Asean countries.

India exports its BrahMos cruise missiles to the Philippines, the first Asean country to receive them.

The Philippines is also seeking other possible purchases from India. The Philippines will be the country coordinator for India-Asean later this year.

The overall context of the South-East Asian visits is the consolidation of bilateral engagement with the countries that will chair Asean and coordinate the India-Asean partnership. This combined approach is a valuable one. Singapore is India’s major economic interface with Asean and leads their digital interaction.

The Singaporean foreign minister during the India-Asean meeting in June 2022 said Asean was looking to India for public health support, food security and digital interface.

Digital interface

Singapore leads the pack on digital interface, having already signed an agreement with India’s Unified Payments Interface.

The city-state is also leading the Asean unified interface for digital payments, with which India could be associated. Singapore, a major investor and conduit for Asean investment into India, is important for the country as India looks at the next stage of supply-chain building.

The new Malaysian government is more realistic and is engaging India positively. During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Jaishankar met with CEOs and spoke about the next level of business and entrepreneurial engagement that India would be preparing for after the upcoming elections.

Malaysia will host a branch of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, showing that the India-Malaysia-Asean science and technology and human resources development cooperation is progressing apace.

With the Philippines, it was a live-wire visit. An Indian coast guard ship visited Manila as Jaishankar was there.

India’s trade with the Philippines has finally hit the US$3bil mark, still among the smallest of the large Asean countries.

There are efforts by the Philippines to woo Indian companies to invest and pursue contracts.

Greater complementarity for trade has to be sought. The visit was live because the Philippines is on a daily basis challenged by the Chinese coast guard while it tries to service outposts on islands. The strength of the Philippine Coast Guard is inadequate to push the Chinese out.

The Philippines strengthened its relationship with Japan and the United States to augment its old bases, obtain more equipment and engage with them as a part of their overall regional outlook.

The northernmost Philippines bases run by the United States could become assets in case of a Taiwan crisis.

Japan has made the Philippines a test case for its new official security assistance and has provided equipment to the Philippines.

Australia and the Philippines also have a vibrant relationship and the fourth Quad partner India is now a fulsome partner of the Philippines too.

Arbitral award

India has now openly said that it supports the 2016 arbitral award in favour of the Philippines and Jaishankar did not mince his words while talking about the validity of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea and the sanctity of a free and open Indo-Pacific which would legally protect the Philippines from any aggression.

India is now providing more vocal support by clearly stating its support for the Philippines’ sovereignty and integrity, while being ready to provide defence equipment as the Philippines requires for its protection of these attributes.

These visits come after the 20th India-Asean Summit in September 2023 in Jakarta, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi enunciated a 12-point programme for enhancing the India-Asean partnership. Now, India is pursuing individual Asean member states to implement parts of the 12-point programme in which they are interested.

Besides, Singapore has already announced support for the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, which the Philippines is interested in too.

Malaysia remains circumspect because of the South China Sea, whereas the Philippines is the most outspoken and facing the most problems from China, Brunei and Malaysia follow a quieter policy of not challenging China in public.

In the case of Singapore, there is a better realisation that all the eggs in a Chinese basket are now not going to hatch.

India is moving forward rapidly on several counts and as a progressive economy, Asean in general and Singapore in particular need the Indian market for further growth.

Besides the 12-point programme agreed upon with Asean, there is also a joint statement on maritime security and food security.

These are now implemented during the Jaishankar visit, particularly in the Philippines. India’s framework agreements with Asean are in place, including a joint statement on cooperation among their respective visions of the Indo-Pacific.

Now enhanced partnerships with willing countries are sought and receiving positive responses. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

Gurjit Singh is a former Indian ambassador to Germany, Indonesia, Asean, Ethiopia and the African Union. The views expressed here are the writer’s own.

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  22. Malaysia to Pilot QR Code at Checkpoints With Singapore ...

    April 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM PDT. Listen. 1:03. One of the world's busiest land checkpoints is set to become less congested as Malaysians traveling to Singapore on factory buses will be able to ...

  23. Passport-free travel in Singapore is here

    But the city-state is going "passport-free" in another area: its land border with Malaysia. From Tuesday, people traveling by car between Singapore and Malaysia can show self-generated QR codes ...

  24. 'Go Malaysia Fair' Launched in Singapore

    SINGAPORE, 26 April 2024 - The GO Malaysia Fair, in collaboration with the Tourism Malaysia - Singapore office, was launched today to enchant visitors with the allure and vibrancy of Malaysia, catering to both local and international visitors. Visitors to the fair can anticipate exclusive travel deals, delectable food, cultural performances ...

  25. Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets & Flight Booking 2024

    Top Flight Routes. Find the cheapest flights and airline tickets online with Traveloka MY! Search and compare flights from Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Air, Cathay Pacific, and other airlines for the best air ticket prices. Reliable flight search Cheap flight tickets Fast & easy flight booking No hidden fees .

  26. Woman claims to be girlfriend of married S'porean actor Aliff Aziz

    A woman by the name of Sarah Yasmine alleged on Instagram that she is the girlfriend of married Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz. ... Arrested in Malaysia. Aliff, ... A six-day working visit. April 26 ...

  27. Singapore to Malaysia

    There are 5 ways to get from Singapore to Malaysia by bus, car, subway or plane. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Recommended option. Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan • 5h 19m. RM 67 - RM 73. Cheapest option. Bus • 9h 28m.

  28. Visits to all Asean member nations show region matters to India

    INDIA's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar re-emphasised the importance of India's Asean partnership with a visit to Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia in March. He met the Thai ...

  29. Why travellers with passports issued by Malaysia and Singapore are at a

    Passports issued by Singapore and Malaysia don't separate first and last names, confusing airline computers and online apps. Why the constant demands to state a surname when none is defined?

  30. Westlife in Malaysia: Venue, tickets, & more details for The Hits Tour 2024

    The event will occur on 9 June 2024 at 6 PM MYT at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. The pricing of the tickets is diversified, ranging from RM388 to RM1,188 (approx. S$111 to S$339). There will also be an additional RM4 (approx. S$1.15) processing fee for each ticket. The sale of the tickets will commence on 26 April at 12 PM SGT onwards.