In fact, cases of Covid 19 in Malaysia is very high until now. It’s important to pack absolutely everything you need if you are driving to remote areas, just in case you don’t have access to the internet, groceries, or clean drinking water.
From double-checking your vehicle is in working order to study the route before you hit the open road, here are 5 tips to stay safe and avoid any preventable road trip mishaps.
- Carry a mask on you at all times, in case the place you’re going/passing through has a regulation (plus, it’s a good idea)
- Carry sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) with you at all times when leaving the car
- Check your My Sejahtera apps first: Are there COVID-safe processes in place to keep visitors safe? If not, look elsewhere
- When re-filling at a gas station, wipe down handles and buttons (if wipes are available) at the pumps before you touch them, and if not, sanitize your hands immediately after
- Read up on the requirements before you cross state or territory borders, as restrictions may change with little notice.
If you are hiring a car, review rental vehicle websites for enhanced cleaning procedures, social distancing measures for check-in, and what new policies they have put in place to reassure customers.
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