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Travel Notice Situation in Eastern Sabah

26 June 2023

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 being 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 can 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: singhc_kul@mfa.sg

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office

Tanglin

Singapore 248163

Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855

Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

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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

  1. Singapore passports must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of entry. 
  2. When you enter or depart Malaysia, check that your passport is stamped before leaving the immigration booth. 
  3. Do not pass 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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

  1. If your Singapore passport is lost or stolen when you are in Malaysia, make a police report immediately at the nearest local police station. 
  2. Report the loss online via ICA e-Services immediately, if you have a valid Singpass account. 
  3. 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). 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. The DOI, which is chargeable, is only valid for one-way travel back to Singapore. 
  7. 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. 
  8. Before exiting Malaysia with a DOI, you may be required to apply for a special pass from the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters closest to your point of departure. 
  9. You can apply for a new passport after you have returned to Singapore. 

 

Customs Requirements

  1. 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. 
  2. 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). 

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