Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia (2022)
[63] On 15 March, Malaysia allowed fully vaccinated travellers from Thailand and Cambodia to enter the country without having to undergo quarantine.While the Government lifted mask requirements for outdoor settings, they remained mandatory for indoor activities and public transport.[227] On 1 August, the Malaysian Government allowed all travelers to enter Malaysia regardless of vaccination status and eliminated pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 test requirements.[356] On 5 December, Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari estimated that the state of Selangor recorded six deaths on average per week, as well as between 1,000 and 2,000 new cases daily.[384] On 13 December, Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah confirmed that no COVID-19 cases had been detected among flood victims at relief centres since 19 November.[385] On 27 December, Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that the Health Ministry would take steps to prepare for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases originating in China including boosting the country's vaccine booster rollout.