The land border between Malaysia and Singapore finally reopened on 1 April after more than 2 years since the pandemic hit.
People were seen crossing the borders excitedly, as hordes of motorcyclists cheered with their arms in the sky while waiting to cross into Malaysia.
An elderly man carrying a sling bag was also seen running on foot across the border as he shouted excitedly, “MALAYSIA BOLEH!”
Malaysians were also seen walking on foot, across the entire distance of the Causeway and also running jubilantly upon reaching the customs.
The borders between the two countries have been closed since 17 March 2020, and more than 200 people were waiting at Woodlands on the eve of the border reopening, waiting to cross, according to ST.
About 500 motorcyclists were also reportedly waiting at Tuas for their vehicles to be allowed to cross the border.
Travelers who are fully vaccinated from both countries are now able to cross the land borders via all transport modes without the need for any Covid tests or quarantine.
They also no longer need to take VTL buses to enter both countries and there is also no more cap on the number of daily overland travelers.