ATM constantly improving Covid-19 ‘Ops Benteng’
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is constantly improving the ‘Ops Benteng’ maritime and land border control in view of the Covid-19 situation in the country. MAF commander Gen Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang stated that the alertness aspect was given attention to address the spread of the virus by illegal immigrants in the state. […]
Border security boost for Telok Melano
KUCHING: The establishment of a Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Telok Melano will enhance border security between West Kalimantan and Sarawak, said Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. She stressed that the CIQ complex was important to control and reduce the entry of illegal immigrants into Sarawak. “When I first became assemblywoman […]
Temporary border security post in Telok Melano
SEMATAN: The state government has set up a temporary border security post in Telok Melano at a cost of RM500,00 to place three important government agencies, namely customs, immigration, and the police. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that this was to be used in the meantime while awaiting the establishment of […]
Tapak Megah to boost border security
CUSTOM, IMMIGTATION AND QUARANTINE POST KUCHING: The state government is enhancing its Sarawak-Indonesia border security measures by establishing the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) post in Tapak Megah. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing stressed that the establishment of the CIQ post was a necessity against illegal crossing and smuggling of goods, from […]
Let’s have a border security road network
KUCHING: A border security road network is the most practical solution to enhance the security of the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, especially during this critical time, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said if the whole of Indonesia were to be struck by the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be difficult […]
More soldiers added to beef border security
KUCHING: The number of Malaysian soldiers along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border has been increased and they are complemented with technology to monitor and control the entry of illegal immigrants, many of whom travel along ‘rat trails’ to and from the state. First Infantry Division Commander, Major General Datuk Din Md Din Abu said since the imposition […]
No soldier along border affected by Covid-19
SERIKIN (BAU): The welfare and safety of Malaysian soldiers on duty along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border is always a priority and to date none of them has contracted Covid-19. First Infantry Division Commander Major General Datuk Md Din Abu said that from the beginning of their operation to date, there had been no confirmed Covid-19 positive […]
5,000 soldiers for border duty
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces will enhance security along the borders to curb the spread of Covid-19 from illegal immigrants. Army Chief General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi said more than 5,000 army personnel were being deployed at border crossings, reflecting the seriousness of the armed forces on the matter. “Cumulatively, […]
Lack of enforcement at border
KUCHING: Both Sarawak and Indonesia must increase their border enforcement to curb the spread of imported Covid-19 cases, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. He said the lack of observation and enforcement in the 500-metre buffer zone on either side of the border had led to the existence of rat trails. […]
New facility to boost economy
BAU: A new Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security (CIQS) facility at the Serikin border checkpoint will boost socio-economic activities here, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. He explained that the new CIQS would allow visitors from the neighbouring country to visit using their International Passports. “Once the CIQS is built, visitors will be […]
