MALAYSIA is ready to discuss with the United Kingdom (UK) on opening up a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) for fully vaccinated citizens to enter the country without having to undergo quarantine.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this has been conveyed to UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss with the consent of Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah at their meeting in Kuala Lumpur today.

“We will discuss technical matters and announce the VTL timeline for UK travellers who want to enter Malaysia soon.”

Truss arrived in the country yesterday, as part of her first visit to Southeast Asia since being appointed foreign secretary in September.

Truss has been told of Malaysia’s hopes that the UK will consider allowing Malaysian travellers who received the Sinovac vaccine to enter the island nation without having to undergo quarantine, said Khairy.

Currently, only travellers who have received certain types of vaccines are allowed to enter the country without having to go through isolation.

“I was informed earlier that there is good news from the UK that will be announced later,” said Khairy.

“We are hoping that it will be about it recognising the Sinovac vaccine, so recipients of the vaccine will be given quarantine-free privileges when visiting the UK.” – Bernama, November 8, 2021.