Singapore-Malaysia border crossings to resume: 5 things to know

Interdependent neighbors seek economic relief with dual travel programs

Workers who live in Malaysia but hold jobs in Singapore will soon be able to cross the border for the first time since March. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO and P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writers

August 10, 2020 09:35 JST

SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia and Singapore are reopening their border this month after a long closure to contain the coronavirus, in one of the first "green lane" or "travel bubble" arrangements within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc.