SHAH ALAM – A month ago, our government announced the “travel bubble” plan to Langkawi, Kedah, for fully vaccinated individuals.
You can refer to it here:
On Thursday, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) announced a set of standard operating procedure (SOP) applicable on September 16 for the reopening of Langkawi.
Its Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the SOPs allows all domestic tourists. Which also include people from all phases of the National Rehabilitation Plan (PPN).
Today, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar tweeted that tourists who flies to Langkawi will not need a letter from Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).
However, those visiting from outside Kedah with land transport will need a letter to go through the interstate roadblocks (SJR).
Following the post, netizens asked the Member of Parliament of Rembau when the government intends to open state borders.
“YB, when I can cross the state? I want to go back to this village yb, it’s more stressful when I don’t see my parents in the village,” said @shaa_abs.
The original post:
Bagi program perintis pelancongan ‘travel bubble’ Langkawi: Hanya pelancong yang menggunakan pengangkutan darat dari luar negeri sahaja diperlukan mendapat surat dari PDRM bagi tujuan rentas negeri dan SJR. Pelancong yang menggunakan pesawat udara tidak perlu surat polis.
— Khairy Jamaluddin ???????????? (@Khairykj) September 12, 2021
Kind Reminder
On the other hand, The Ministry of Health (MOH) has emphasised the importance of SOPs.
Under the domestic tourism bubble pilot project, all prospective visitors to Langkawi are expected to adopt new norms and comply with the stated rules.
In balancing survival from COVID-19 and the country’s economy, Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah called on all parties to play their role to ensure that there is no increase in Covid-19 cases on the holiday island.
“Your cooperation is very much needed,” said Dr Noor Hisham in a post on his Facebook.
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Author: J.W Chan
Proofreader: Anna Wong
