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JTBマレーシア

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Saturday, December 4, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,649,578 infected people The day before + 5,551
Complete cure 2,556,544 people The day before +5,301
Dead 30,538 people the day before +17
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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INDONESIA
Bali

Dec. 3, 2021

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On December 3, the Indonesian government announced that it was an emergency measure against Omicron stocks.
We have announced that we will extend the quarantine period when entering Indonesia.

■ 6 nights 7 days ➔ 9 nights 10 days (applicable from December 3)

As of today, you will continue to be able to apply for and issue an entry visa.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Friday, December 3, 2021 As of 10:00 am Japan time

Infected 2,638,092 people The day before + 5,795
Complete cure 2,551,253 people The day before +7,246
Dead 30,521 the day before +47
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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HONG KONG

Dec. 2, 2021

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From November 29th (Monday) to December 01st (Wednesday)
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Hong Kong has increased by 10.
Currently, the total number is 12,437.
12,133 people have already recovered and have been discharged from the hospital. The death toll will be 213.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,632,297 infected people The day before + 5,418
Complete cure 2,54,007 people The day before +6,803
Dead 30,474 people The day before +49
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Dec. 1, 2021

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Alert levels throughout the Philippines until December 15 (2)

On November 29, the Government of the Philippines announced that it would extend or change the alert level for COVID-19 compliance in each region until December 15 as follows.
* Metro Manila, Cebu City, Cebu City, Lapu Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Bohol Province are at alert level 2.


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・ Region 11 (Davao Region): Davao City, North Davao Region, Davao de Oro, South Davao Region, West Davao Region, East Davao Region ・ Region 12 (Soksagen Region): General Santos City, North Kotabato Province, Sarangani, South Kotabat, Sultan-Kudarat-Region 13 (Karaga): Butuan, North Surigao, South Agsan, South Surigao, Dinagat Islands, North Agusan-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Basilan , Kotabat, Tawitawi, Suroo, South Ranao, Magindanao

(2) Areas that impose "alert level 3"

・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Apayao

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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Dec. 1, 2021

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Alert levels throughout the Philippines until December 15 (1)

On November 29, the Government of the Philippines announced that it would extend or change the alert level for COVID-19 compliance in each region until December 15 as follows.
* Metro Manila, Cebu City, Cebu City, Lapu Lapu City, Mandaue City, and Bohol Province are at alert level 2.


Below are the alert levels throughout the Philippines.

(1) Areas that impose "alert level 2"

・ Manila Metropolitan Area (NCR)
・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Benget, Abra, Karinga, Bagio, Mountain, Ifgao ・ Region 1 (Ilocos Region): Dagpan, South Ilocos, North Ilocos, La Unyon, Pangasinan State / Region 2 (Kagayan Valley Region): Batanes, Kagayan, Isabella, Nueva Viskaya, Kirino, Santiago City / Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Angeles, Aurora, Bataan, Brakan, Nueva Ejiha, Orongapo, Pampanga, Zamboanga, Tarlac ・ Region 4A (Calabarson region): Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Lucena ・ Region 4B (Mimaropa region): Occidental・ Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Princesa, Malinduk, Lombron, Palawan ・ Region 5 (Bikor region): Albay, Northern Quezon, Southern Quezon, Katanduanes, Solsogon, Masbate State, Naga City ・ Region 6 (Western Visaya Region): Akran, Antique, Bacolod, Kapizu, Guimaras, Ilocos, Ilocos, West Negros ・ Region 7 (Central Visaya Region): Bohor, Cebu State, Cebu, Laprapu, Mandaue, East Negros, Sikihor ・ Region 8 (East Visaya): Billilan, East Samal, Leyte, North Samal, Aurora, South Leyte, Tacroban, West Samal State ・ Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula Region): Isabella City, Samboanga City, North Samboanga Province, South Zamboanga Province, Zamboanga Sibugai Province ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao Region): Bukidnon Province, Cagayan de Oro City, Quezon Province , Ilocos City, Northern Northern Lights, West Misamis, East Misamis (continued)

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,626,879 infected people The day before + 4,855
Complete cure 2,537,204 people The day before +5,168
Dead 30,425 people The day before +55
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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INDONESIA
Bali

Nov. 30, 2021

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On November 29, the Indonesian government issued an emergency measure against Omicron shares.
We have announced that we will extend the quarantine period when entering Indonesia.

■ 2 nights 3 days ➔ 6 nights 7 days (applicable from November 29)

In addition, foreigners who have visited the following countries within the past 14 days have been banned from entering Indonesia.
・ Hong Kong ・ South Africa ・ Botswana ・ Angola ・ Zambia ・ Zimbabwe ・ Malawi ・ Mozambique ・ Namibia ・ Eswatini ・ Resoto

Foreigners who have never stayed in the above countries / regions
After entering Indonesia, we will quarantine for 6 nights and 7 days (7x24 hours) at a hotel designated by the government.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,622,024 infected people The day before + 4,066
Complete cure 2,532,036 people The day before +4,984
Dead 30,370 people the day before +61
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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TAIWAN
Taipei

Nov. 29, 2021

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🎄 Christmas tree 🎄
It's December soon. At the Regent Taipei Hotel, a Christmas tree has arrived again this year! ✨ ✨
The tree, which extends to the ceiling and extends to about 13m, is said to be the tallest indoor tree in Taiwan.
It's very beautiful ~ 💛

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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Nov. 29, 2021

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On 28 November, the Philippine Government has planned to implement from 1 December, travelers from "green" countries / jurisdictions / regions who are fully vaccinated and have nationalities of a country that does not require a visa. Announced that entry into the Philippines will be suspended.

(1) The nationality of a country that has been fully vaccinated from the "green" country / jurisdiction / region scheduled to be implemented from 1 December of IATF Resolution 150-A and does not require a visa. The entry of travelers who have it will be suspended.

(2) In addition to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesoto, Eswatini and Mozambique designated as "Red" countries / jurisdictions / regions, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium from November 28. , Designate Italy as a "Red" country / jurisdiction / region.
In addition, the following rules shall be enforced for travelers from "Red" countries / jurisdictions / regions.

Vaccination status for foreign travelers from "Red" countries / jurisdictions / regions or foreign travelers who have traveled to "Red" countries / jurisdictions / regions within 14 days prior to arrival in the Philippines. Regardless of, entry is not permitted (Philippines returnees may be permitted to enter the country in accordance with inspection and quarantine regulations).

B. All travelers who have traveled to the country / jurisdiction / region of (3) above within 14 days immediately before arriving in the Philippines, but are already on the move and arrived before 0:01 on November 30. Is not subject to immigration restrictions. In this case, even if the PCR test result is negative, it is necessary to undergo quarantine at the facility for 14 days starting from the arrival date and to undergo the PCR test on the 7th day.

C. Notwithstanding the above, passengers who have already arrived before November 28 and are currently quarantined according to the classification of the country of departure are required to complete their respective PCR tests and quarantine rules.

D. All travelers arriving in the Philippines through the "Red" country / region / jurisdiction, whether Filipino or foreign, will only stay in the airport within the "Red" country / region / jurisdiction. If you have been or have been from or have been to a "Red" country / region / jurisdiction if you have been, or if your Immigration Bureau does not allow you to enter a "Red" country / region / jurisdiction. Not considered.

Upon arrival in the Philippines, travelers subject to 1 (2) d above shall comply with the current inspection and quarantine regulations.