THE National Recovery Council has recommended that the country quickly reopen its borders to accelerate economic recovery.

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who chairs the council, said the borders could be fully opened as early as March 1 while quarantine requirements could be scrapped.

“However, one may still need to take a Covid-19 test before and after entering the country.”

“The opening of national borders needs to be properly implemented and based on current risk assessments. Other terms and conditions will be announced by the Health Ministry,” said Muhyiddin after attending a council meeting today.

Last week, Muhyiddin said Putrajaya must give a definitive timeline to reopen the country to visitors   in order to attract foreign investors.

He said the economy could not fully recover while the country’s borders remained closed. 

He said the the council would recommend to Putrajaya that Malaysia opened its borders in stages for the resumption of economic activities. – February 8, 2022.