Malaysia is lifting most of the restrictions that have been in place in the country since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic from May 1, Health Minister noted.

According to the minister, social distance between groups of people and individuals will no longer be mandatory, as will the mask regime in the open air (indoors, it is still necessary to use protective equipment).

The unvaccinated will be able to attend any event on a par with the vaccinated, checks of immunization certificates at the entrance to shops and catering establishments are also canceled.

Under the new rules, quarantined citizens will be able to complete it ahead of schedule on the fourth day if they receive a negative rapid test conducted in the presence of a qualified medical worker. If the result is positive, you will have to be in isolation for a whole week.