Malaysia further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions in bid to revive economy

STORY: Malaysia further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions in bid to revive economy DATELINE: April 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:03 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Etihad Airways flights EY0148 from Abu Dhabi and being welcomed with a water cannon salute on the first day Malaysia reopening international boarder 2. various shots of Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri welcoming the arrival of tourists 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NANCY SHUKRI, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister 4. various of Kuala Lumpur International Airport STORYLINE: Malaysia opened its borders to international travel on Friday, ending restrictions that have been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Among measures adopted by Malaysian authorities to facilitate the travel of non-Malaysian nationals to the country are the abolishing of quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers, with only a pre-departure test and a test within 24 hours of arriving in Malaysia.