Singapore, Malaysia to work in recognising COVID-19 vaccine certificates

The operational details will be finalised by both parties.

Singapore and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to work towards recognising each other’s COVID-19 vaccine certification, with a view towards facilitating cross-border travel in the future, the countries said in a joint statement.

“The operational details of the Reciprocal Recognition of Vaccine Certificate between Malaysia and Singapore, including the detailed requirements, health protocols, and application process involved for entry and exit into Malaysia and Singapore, will be further deliberated and finalised by both parties,” according to the countries’ foreign affairs ministers.

Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met with Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Minister Hishammuddin Hussein on 23 March to discuss bilateral cooperation, as well as to strengthen cooperation in stimulating recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

They will also continue to make progress on their respective national vaccination programmes to inoculate long-term residents.

Moreover, the ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to progressively restore cross-border travel for other groups of travellers in addition to the Reciprocal Green Lane and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement, whilst taking into consideration the COVID-19 situation in both countries and ensuring compliance to health and safety standards.

“They also highlighted the importance of strengthening mutually-beneficial cooperation in overcoming common challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the resumption of people-to-people movements, whilst safeguarding the public health and safety of residents in both countries,” according to the joint statement.