By-election: Proposal for special lane in CIQ to be decided after feedback
JOHOR BAHRU: The proposal for a special lane for voters living or working in Singapore to come and vote in the Parliamentary seat and State Assembly seat by-elections in Pulai and Simpang Jeram will only be decided after receiving feedback from the authorities involved. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he was briefed […]
Three sites identified for border control posts
KUCHING: Three sites have been identified for the construction of a border control post, a Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex and a General Operations Force (GOF) forward operating base (FOB). “I was informed that the authorities have agreed for the establishment of a border control post, a CIQ complex and a GOF FOB in […]
Fences or walls can stop illegal immigrants
KUCHING: Fences or walls along the state’s 1,032km border with Kalimantan may be a permanent solution to illegal entry and illegal immigrants. In making this suggestion, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing revealed that there were not less than 70 illegal trails stretching from Telok Melano to Lawas. “It is […]
Most foreign vehicles have expired entry permits
MIRI: As of January this year, 46 vehicles have been detained at the Sungai Tujoh Customs, Immigration, Quarantine Complex (CIQ), Sarawak-Brunei border for having expired entry permits. “Most of the owners have expired entry permits and when they are about to exit Sarawak, most were unaware of the expiration date,” said Sungai Tujoh officer Supt […]
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 […]
A blessing in disguise?
I think the extent to which I have any balance at all, any mental balance, is because of being a farm kid and being raised in those isolated rural areas. – James Earl, American actor Jones It’s Labour Day and there is nothing to celebrate because many Malaysians are in dire straits financially — […]
Border CIQs told to be vigilant
KUCHING: Those living near the Kalimantan border has been urged not to enter the area or receive visitors for the time being as there is believed to be a Covid-19 positive case near the border. Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said he had received reliable information from friends in Long Bawan in the Krayan area in […]
Malaysia, Singapore agree on ToR
COVID-19 WATCH KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the JWG to further enhance cooperation to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19. The JWG will be co-led by the deputy health ministers of both countries. The first JWG meeting held in Johor Bahru on Tuesday was attended […]
Ulu Baleh needs CIQ complex
KUCHING: It is high time to set up Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex at Tapak Megah, Long Singut and Ulu Baleh to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants from Kalimantan. According to Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing, Tapak Megah in Ulu Balui which is about 21km from the Kalimantan border, and […]
