Fully vaccinated individuals who live in regions under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) will be able to dine in from Aug 20. 

Rules on recreational and sporting activities have also been relaxed. Fully inoculated individuals in these regions can now go fishing, hiking, camping, cycling, and play golf, badminton (singles) and tennis (singles).

Caretaker prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said these new relaxations were granted because 50 percent of the adult population nationwide had been fully vaccinated, along with other positive indicators.

The current additional benefits that apply to the fully vaccinated in states under Phase 2 and beyond will also apply to those in Phase 1, with the exception of inter-district travels and intra-state tourism.

The latest relaxed guidelines will take effect from Aug 20.

The National Security Council (NSC) previously released its first round of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fully vaccinated individuals. These had taken effect on Aug 10.

Here are the detailed SOPs for all states and territories (regardless of which NRP phase they are in): 

INTERSTATE TRAVEL

  • Only applicable to long-distance spouses and parents who wish to see their under-18 children
  • Must seek police permission first
  • Application with the police must include a copy of the following documents:

For spouses

  1. MyKad
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate
  4. Proof of address/employer's letter

For parents and children (under 18)

  1. MyKad (parents)
  2. Birth certificate (children)
  3. Digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate
  4. School details (if applicable)

The police will issue a permission letter to be shown at roadblocks.

HOME QUARANTINE

  • Only applicable to overseas travellers (citizens and non-citizens) who have a home in Malaysia
  • RT-PCR test three days prior to departure must be negative for Covid-19
  • Not symptomatic on arrival
  • Must possess proof of full vaccination
  • Must have a suitable home to quarantine in

The quarantine period will be 14 days but can be extended to 21 days based on risk evaluation.

However, for those arriving from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, the quarantine period will be fixed at 21 days.

Those who are not fully vaccinated must isolate at a quarantine centre as per the status quo.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

The fully vaccinated may pray at places of worship, subject to rules set by the respective state religious authorities or the National Unity Ministry.

DINE-IN

All restaurants may allow dine-in for fully vaccinated customers on the condition:

  1. They display a notice stating dine-in is only for the fully vaccinated
  2. Restaurants must ensure those who dine-in show their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificates
  3. They display the number of their workers who are fully vaccinated
  4. Ensure suitable spacing of tables and good ventilation
  5. Operate at 50 percent capacity

This is subject to additional rules set by the Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs Ministry.

Fully vaccinated couples may bring their under-17 children along.

OUTDOOR SPORTS

Limited to individuals, no group or contact sports. Limited to between 6am and 10pm.

  1. Changing rooms and shower facilities must be closed
  2. Dine-in at clubhouse restaurants or cafes is allowed (please refer to dine-in rules above)
  3. List of allowed sports includes jogging, taichi, cycling, skateboarding, fishing, equestrian, archery, hiking, tennis (singles), badminton (singles), golf, motorsports, and camping
  4. Children under 17 are allowed to participate in these sports provided SOPs are adhered to strictly

MARKETS

Night markets (pasar malam) and weekly markets (pasar minggu) are allowed to operate.

Customers must show they are fully vaccinated by demonstrating their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificates.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

For states under Phase 2 of the NRP and beyond, additional benefits are provided for those who are fully vaccinated.

The states are: Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, and Labuan.

The below do not apply to: Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.

INTERDISTRICT TRAVEL

Fully vaccinated individuals travelling across districts must furnish the following documents at roadblocks

  1. MyKad
  2. Digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate

INTRA-STATE TOURISM

Limited to hotels and homestays within the same state.

Guests must present their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate during check-in.

Fully vaccinated spouses may bring their under-18 children along.

FULLY VACCINATED DEFINITION

For Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Sinovac: Have received the second dose for more than 14 days.

For Johnson & Jonson and CanSino: Have received the first dose for more than 28 days.

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