Travelling in 2023

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TRAVELLING IN 2023 | Updated 13th January 2023

TRAVELLING TO MALAYSIA

TOURISM TAX

    Starting from the 1st January 2023, there will be an imposition of tourism tax on foreigners staying at the registered premise. The charges are RM10.00 (Ten Ringgit Malaysian) per room per night for all foreign passport holders.

    An Exemption from payment of tourism tax are:

    • A tourist who is a Malaysian national; and.
    • A tourist who is a permanent resident of Malaysia.

    Side note: It would be great to have small change upon checking in.


COVID-19

    Travelers who develop COVID-19 symptoms while in Malaysia should get tested and if found to be positive, are subject to the current protocol for positive COVID-19 cases.

    • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 must undergo isolation via a Home Surveillance Order (HSO) for seven (7) days.
    • Individuals can be released from isolation on the 4th, 5th or 6th day when they are asymptomatic and the result of an RTK Ag test supervised by a registered medical practitioner is negative. Discharge on the 7th day does not require any COVID-19 detection test.

    Please continue to practice COVID-19 preventive measures while in Malaysia. Visit MySafetravel for more info


CHINA TRAVELERS

    Travelers from China are required to take a COVID-19 test 48 hours before entering Sabah.

    We’re really excited to have you back after the 2 year’s hiatus. Welcome back China!

COVID-19 UPDATES

  • Malaysia will enter the Transition to Endemic phase
  • Facemasks are still mandatory and MySejahtera app scan upon entering premises
  • Recent reported cases in the state of Sabah fall under 200, the lowest since January 24, 2022 and 96.39% of the cases are in category 1 and 2 (asymptomatic or mild symptoms).

Our Flexibility Promise

Postponed Travel

You were about to book your flight when your boss’s fish just died and you were rejected for leave. Sometimes there are situations that can't be avoided and the need to postpone the trip. We get it. Hence why there won't be additional charges from us.

However, there may be cancellation and amendment fees imposed by our suppliers and is likely due to the nature of the tour, caused by seasonal increase and availability of accommodation. You can count on us on working together, as most of our suppliers are happy to be flexible as we are.

See you soon!

Our Affiliates:
Sukau Rainforest Lodge BEST Society Borneo Quad Biking Kiulu Farmstay Sukau Ecotourism Research Centre Mind Vistas
Member of:
Glocal Ecotourism Network Asian Ecotourism Network The Long Run MATTA PURE Life Experiences
In support of:
Sabah Tourism Board Tourism Malaysia Visit Malaysia 2020