These details on the requirements, health protocols and application process involved for entry and exit into Malaysia and Singapore were posted on the website of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Saturday (Aug 1). The release of details follows an earlier agreement between Singapore and Malaysia on July 14 to start discussions on how cross-border travel can be facilitated for long-term pass holders and essential business and official travellers. The restart of cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia will take place under two schemes: the reciprocal green lane, for travellers who make shorter visits; and the longer-term periodic commuting arrangement. These schemes are not available to students or tourists. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 300,000 travellers used the Causeway every day. Among these were about 100,000 Malaysians who commuted daily between Singapore and Malaysia. PERIODIC COMMUTING ARRANGEMENT This scheme allows for longer-term tr