Indonesian officials have said the country is considering a quarantine waiver for foreign visitors to its holiday island of Bali from next week while neighbour Malaysia has announced the removal of curbs on travellers from Thailand and Cambodia, Reuters reports.

The Indonesian waiver for visitors vaccinated against the coronavirus was under discussion but likely be decided by President Joko Widodo on Monday, said a spokesperson for the coordinating maritime affairs and investment ministry.

Ida Ayu Indah Yustikarini of Bali's government tourism office also confirmed the quarantine waiver plan to Reuters but said the final decision was with the central government.

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