evidence: * leave Viet Nam in November (use your time in sea trials if possible), then * sail directly to the Singapore Strait and voyage directly to Admiral Marina, Port Dickson, on the W coast of W Malaysia. Enter and do CIQ formalities for Malaysia there. [...] Assuming that you get permission to enter Malaysia, any of those marinas gives you a comfortable base for (1) land travel to enjoy Singapore, or various parts of Malaysia; (2) opportunities to enjoy Malaysia and its friendly people and tropical fruits; and (3) opportunities for provisioning, repairs and modifications. [...] Marine Traffic, you'll get a handle on how busy the Singapore Strait is at the moment. The Covid crisis has depressed global trade, so the Singapore Strait may be much less busy than its peak - when the cargo ships are spaced only 10 minutes apart).