The Singapore government has implemented Covid-19 circuit breaker measures effective April 7, 2020.

Part of the measures includes non-essential businesses to either move to full telecommuting or to shut down until the end of the circuit breaker on May 4.

With these tightened measures, it seems like a lot of Malaysians who are working in Singapore have decided to return home.

On the night of April 6, a Facebook post showed photos taken by Malaysian immigration officer Kyaizee Mohd on the ground at Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.

Here are some of his snaps.

Walking through the causeway

Some Malaysians had apparently walked the entire 1.05km-long Causeway due to a lack of vehicular modes of transport.

While others had their own vehicles but had to leave it for a while to go through health screenings.

Health screening area

Those entering the country via vehicles were required to go through thermal screening.

Health screening rooms were set up to ensure the health and well-being of Malaysians re-entering the country.

Though, it did seem rather crowded.

Social distancing

But there was some semblance of social distancing observed.

You can see more of the photos here.

Only Malaysians free from Covid-19 can return

Malaysia has been in a lockdown since Mar. 18 and is expected to end it by April 14.

In an attempt to contain the spread of the virus, Malaysians cannot leave the country and places of worship and businesses (except for markets, supermarkets and shops selling sundry goods) have been closed.

Initially, Malaysians working in Singapore were not allowed to re-enter the country.

However, after an agreement with the Singapore government, Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that Malaysians working in Singapore can return if they have been certified free of Covid-19 by the Singaporean health authorities.

Top image from Kyaizee Mohd