Can Malaysian travel to Sabah now?
Emma Martin
Published Mar 06, 2026
Can Malaysian travel to Sabah now?
Effective 1 November 2021, all fully vaccinated Malaysians entering Sabah for social visits.
Can we go to Sabah now?
Apart from being fully vaccinated against Covid-19, all guests flying to Sabah (including Sabah citizens) are required to present a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR or RTK-Ag test result that is valid for 3 days prior to departure, before being accepted for boarding.
Is there quarantine in Malaysia?
Passengers arriving from overseas must provide a negative RT-PCR test result taken within three (3) days before departing to Malaysia, failing which, their entry will be denied. Meanwhile, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated passengers must observe a 10-day quarantine.
Is Sabah part of Philippines or Malaysia?
Sabah is located at the north-eastern tip of Borneo and lies about 500 kilometres from the Philippines. Although Malaysia controls the territory, the Philippines has laid claim over Sabah since 1961.
What is the meaning of Sabah?
Sabah (صباح) is also an Arabic word which means “morning”.
Who owns Sabah now?
5446 of the Philippines, which took effect on 18 September 1968, regards Sabah as a territory “over which the Republic of the Philippines has acquired dominion and sovereignty”. On 16 July 2011, the Philippine Supreme Court ruled that the Philippine claim over Sabah is retained and may be pursued in the future.
How can I go to Sabah?
GETTING TO SABAH Sabah is well-connected domestically and internationally. The main gateway to Sabah is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) situated about 20 minutes away from the city. Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia provide daily direct flights to Sabah from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city.
What is the Sabah?
Sabah (Malay pronunciation: [saˈbah]) is a state of Malaysia located on the northern portion of Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu is the state capital city, the economic centre of the state, and the seat of the Sabah state government. Other major towns in Sabah include Sandakan and Tawau.