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Is Malaysia under complete lockdown affecting visa applications for foreigners?

Judy ******
asked Mar 16, 2020
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Malaysia is on lockdown until 31st March. No foreigners allowed in. So please do not plan to do your visa there.
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Malaysia is on a national lockdown from March 18 until March 31, prohibiting foreigners from entering the country and barring Malaysians from traveling overseas. This situation makes it impossible for those needing visas to apply in Malaysia.
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Robert *******
Robert *******
Thanks for this information, good to know for those who plan to go to Malaysia. If things change I hope you will also inform us.

I know it becomes more difficult to get the Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa in surrounding countries, so maybe this is the time for a break in your holiday, go back home and wait it out before continue this holiday.
Samit ********
Samit ********
Rhiannon ********
Rhiannon ********
What about foreigners trying to leave?
Robert *******
Robert *******
Airports stay open, should be able to leave if you have a ticket
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
Right now I trust this website the best:

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Tribalby **********
Tribalby **********
BREAKING: Malaysia imposes total ban on Malaysians travelling overseas and foreigners entering the country from Mar 18 to Mar 31 to curb the spread of COVID-19, says PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
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Ross ********
Ross ********
Damn that is a serious lockdown
Ross ********
Ross ********
The good news is that should really put a dent in the virus
Heng **********
Heng **********
@Ross *******
yup 190case in single day 2 days ago and yesterday was around 120++ case in single day. Mostly due to religious gathering from what I see in news.
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
I want to know what the air line policies are. I can not imagine Malaysia going ful North Korea, breaking all bilateral agreements, pulling out of GATS / GATT, etc. I want to see the actual, official, announcement tomorrow
James ********
James ********
@Benjamin *****
their health and welfare is more important than political bilateral agreements...IMHO
Judy ******
Judy ******
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@Benjamin *****
You can see it today. No need to wait till tomorrow. In all our major papers.
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IamDelvin *****
IamDelvin *****
It's confirm unless there will be changes in next 2 days.

BREAKING- FULL LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCED :

1. Government announces movement restriction from 18-
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through out the country.

2. This restriction includes cancellation of all religious activities, social and sports activities. All religious houses closed except for groceries stores.

3. All Malaysian's banned from travelling overseas.

All Malaysians returning from overseas to be on self quarantine for 14 days.

4. Banning of all foreign tourists

5. Closure of all schools, kindergartens, public and international schools.

6. Closure of all universities and colleges.

7. Closure of all government and private offices excluding essential services such as water, post office, power, petrol station and TV, banks, ports, airports, groceries.
Eddie ******
Eddie ******
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Александр ********
Александр ********
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces national lockdown

The lockdown will take effect for two weeks from March 18, with all businesses shut except shops selling food and daily necessities

Malaysians will be barred from travelling overseas, while mass movements and gatherings across the country have been prohibited
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
Source?
Judy ******
Judy ******
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@Benjamin *****
Direct speech from our Prime Minister. Have posted the summary for all of you.
Robert *******
Robert *******
And where did you find this official announcement?
Judy ******
Judy ******
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@Robert ******
Half hour ago by our Prime Minister

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