Starting 1 December, all international travellers entering the Malaysia are required to fill up the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) prior to their arrival, as announced by the Immigration Department of Malaysia through a Facebook post.
This online arrival card, accessible on the Immigration Department’s MDAC website, mandates submission before arrival for all non-residents, excluding Malaysia’s permanent residents, Malaysia Automated Clearance System pass holders, and individuals transiting or transferring through Singapore without requiring immigration clearance.
Additionally, on 5 December, Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution specified that the MDAC would not be mandatory for individuals who frequently travel to the country, such as Singaporeans and long-term pass holders in Malaysia.
As outlined on the MDAC website, travellers are required to fill out the digital form within three days prior to their arrival in Malaysia.
The form includes necessary personal information such as name, nationality, passport details, as well as intended arrival and departure dates.
Compliance with this new digital arrival procedure is now mandatory for all incoming foreign travellers to Malaysia.
