The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code (“Content Code”) was first introduced and registered with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) on 1 September 2004. The main purpose of the Content Code is to outline procedures for self-regulation as it contains governing standards and best practices for content dissemination within the communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia.
Facebook has officially changed its name to Meta according to founder Mark Zuckerberg, the planning for the name change began in 2019 as the company wanted to give people a clearer identity of the name that had more than one product.
The name Meta reflects on the journey Facebook is taking, as the metaverse is the next evolution of social technology — where people are able to share immersive experiences with one another in a virtual setting.
The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) informed that in line with the decision of the Pandemic Management Special Committee Meeting No. 60 of 2021 (Series 22) which was held on 22 October 2021, foreign nationals holding Long Term Visit Pass in Malaysia under these categories are allowed to enter Malaysia without having to obtain approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) through the MyTravelPass (MTP) / MyEntry system provided you have a valid pass.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the enhancement of the MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech (MYWiT), a hiring and training incentive programme, to accelerate the reskilling and placement of unemployed Malaysians in digital tech and services related jobs.
On October 25, 2021, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation with details
Please note that the requirement for all air travelers to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 remains in effect as well.
Additional information and FAQs for travelers to the United States are available on the Department of State’s website here and on the CDC’s website here.
Travel Requirements for U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs)
While U.S. citizens and LPRs are not subject to the Presidential Proclamation requiring COVID-
- If you are fully vaccinated: Proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 3 days before travel.
- If you are NOT fully vaccinated: A negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel.
For more information on requirements for U.S. citizens and LPRs travelers, please visit the CDC’s website here.
Accepted Vaccines
For the purposes of entry into the United States, the accepted vaccines include FDA approved or authorized and WHO Emergency Use Listing vaccines. For a full list of accepted vaccines, please see the CDC’s website here.
Per the CDC’s website, the CDC has not recommended the use of mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine primary series. However, such strategies are increasingly common in many countries outside of the United States. Therefore, for the of purpose of interpreting vaccination records for travel to the United States, CDC will accept combinations of accepted COVID-19 vaccines.
Acceptable Proof of Vaccination
The CDC’s website describes acceptable proof of vaccination. Digital records (such as vaccination records in the MySejahtera app) are included on the list of acceptable vaccination documentation provided that the following criteria are met:
- Personal identifiers (at a minimum, full name and date of birth) that match the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport or other travel documents
- Name of official source issuing the record (e.g., public health agency, government agency, or other authorized vaccine provider)
- Vaccine manufacturer and date(s) of vaccination
Exceptions from Vaccination Requirement
There are a very limited set of exceptions from the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals. For detailed information on these exceptions, please review the guidance in the White House Fact Sheet and on the CDC’s website.
Minor Children
Per the October 25 White House announcement, children under 18 are exempted from the vaccination requirement for foreign national travelers. However, children between the ages of 2 and 17 are required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test.
General COVID-19 Information
For more information regarding COVID-19 in Malaysia, please review the following resources:
- Malaysian Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Portal for statistics and resources for COVID patients
- Malaysian National Recovery Plan (NRP) website for information on COVID-19 restrictions and SOPs for each state
- Malaysian National Vaccine Program website for information on COVID-19 vaccines in Malaysia
- U.S. Embassy webpage on COVID-19 in Malaysia for general information for U.S. citizens in Malaysia
Travelers should also routinely review the Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Malaysia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Travel Health Notice for Malaysia.
Actions to Take:
- Have a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. Government for assistance.
- Review and follow the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19.
- Check with your airline or travel operator regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security. Review what the State Department can and cannot do for you during an international crisis.
- Visit our Embassy webpages on COVID-19 for information on conditions in each country or jurisdiction.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
- Visit keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe.
Malaysia’s trade continued its stellar performance in September 2021, with a new high for trade, exports and trade surplus monthly value. Trade expanded by 25.5% to RM195.54 billion compared to September 2020, the eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth since February 2021. Exports maintained above RM100 billion for the fourth time this year, grew by 24.7% to RM110.83 billion.
The export growth was contributed mainly by robust external demand for petroleum products, manufactures of metal, palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture products as well as electrical and electronic (E&E) products.
