Tourists to face deportation for failing Covid RTK-Ag test in 24 hours upon arrival, says KJ
24 Mar 2022 08:15pm
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
KUALA LUMPUR - Travellers who fail to undergo the RTK-Ag test for Covid-19 within 24 hours upon arrival in Malaysia could face deportation, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference at the Parliament building today, he said the travellers’ MySejahtera status would turn red and they would not be allowed to enter any business premises in the country.
"The RTK-Ag test must be done professionally because it (the results) must be included in MySejahtera. Only certified laboratories can do it.
"Travellers are required to undergo the professional RTK-Ag test either at private health facilities at the country’s border gates or outside the premises within 24 hours,” he said.
He said the directive would take effect from April 1.
