page_title: COVID-19 pandemic in Sarawak
section_title: Prevention for immigration
hierarchical_section_title: COVID-19 pandemic in Sarawak / Preventative measures by state government / Prevention for immigration
caption_attribution_description: English: Temporary Prohibition released by the State Government of Sarawak due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
context_page_description: The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the state of Sarawak, Malaysia in March 2020. As of 30 August 2020, there are 699 confirmed cases.
context_section_description: On 29 January, all visitors entering Sarawak are required to declare the status of their health as part of efforts to contain COVID-19 infection in the state where they are required to fill in the health declaration form provided at all entry points in the state, including border checkpoints and onboard aircraft. The regulation also applies to visitors driving vehicles who arrive via ferry from Labuan and flight passengers from Mulu National Park as there are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to the location.
  On 21 March, Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said all border posts in Sarawak will be closed with immediate effect to prevent further spread of COVID-19 except Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complexes (CIQs) between Sarawak and Brunei (Sungai Tujuh, Tedungan, Pandaruan and Mengkalap) would be open from 6 am to 8 pm (UTC+8) while CIQs between Sarawak and Kalimantan (Tebedu, Biawak and Lubok Antu) would be open between 9 am and 3 pm (UTC+8).
  On 27 March, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said border between Sarawak and Brunei will be open from 6 am to 6 pm (UTC+8) effective 28 March 2020.
  On 8 July, All visitors crossing Brunei through the border via land will not be required to obtain permission from Sarawak Disaster Committee and police to enter Sarawak except those who slept the night in Brunei or transited in Brunei via flight will need to obtain permission to enter Sarawak.
caption: Prohibition dated 1 February 2020 issued by the Government of Sarawak.
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