Brunei’s entry, exit charges to start Oct 1
LAWAS: The imposition of entry and exit charges for travellers crossing into and from Brunei Darussalam which were to take effect from today (Aug 1) has been postponed to Oct 1. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, such decision is very much appreciated. “We express our utmost gratitude to the […]
Fear of Covid-19 cases from Indonesia
KUCHING: The spike in Covid-19 cases is worrying for Sarawak as the state shares the land border with Kalimantan, Indonesia, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. He pointed out that infected Indonesians could enter the state through ‘jalan tikus’ (rat trails). “Therefore, I am happy to note that the government led […]
Police to enhance, strengthen border control
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak police will be enhancing and strengthening Sarawak-Kalimantan border control to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants into the state through jalan tikus (rat trails). State Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said this is following the arrests of 13 Indonesians over the weekend. He noted that during the recovery movement control order (RMCO), […]
No border crossings
KUCHING: All border posts and border crossings in the state are to close with immediate effect, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the move is to contain the spread of Covid-19 outbreak. Only the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex between Sarawak and Brunei will remain open. The CIQ complex […]
