JPJ Sarawak, Sabah collaborate in cross-border ops
LAWAS: The Road Transport Departments (JPJ) of Sarawak and Sabah conducted a joint operation codenamed ‘Ops Lintas Batas’ along KM9, Jalan Trusan to strengthen their commitment to road safety and regulatory compliance. According to the state department, the operation was held yesterday (Aug 16) involving a team of 18 personnel led by JPJ Sarawak operations […]
Visit to study cross-border ties proposed
KUCHING: A visit to study cross-border inter-related cooperation between Sarawak and Indonesia has been suggested to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS). The visit was proposed by a group of delegates from The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching and a research team from the National Research and […]
Bintulu MMEA to execute special ops during festive season
BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here will carry out the Ops Khas Pagar Laut from April 19 to May 17. Bintulu MMEA director Capt (M) Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the special operation was aimed at curbing and combating cross-border criminal activities. “We always strive to improve security in the country’s waters to […]
Brunei to extend suspension of cross-border activities
LIMBANG: Brunei Darussalam will extend the temporary suspension of cross-border activities after April 15. It’s Prime Minister’s Department (PMO) said the extension would last for 15 days from April 16 to 30. “Admission of foreign nationals through land and sea control posts includes transit travel across Brunei Darussalam. “Entry and transit travel through Brunei Darussalam […]
Cross-border post with Indonesia to open April 14
LUNDU: The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Biawak, Lundu and the cross-border post (Pos Lintas Batas Negara) in Aruk Kalimantan, Indonesia will be opened on April 14. With this latest development, State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) deputy chairman Datuk Ik Pahon said all agencies involved must be prepared to handle incoming traffic from […]
GOF suggests six new border posts
KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) has suggested the establishment of six new border posts to improve security along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. The suggested locations are Biawak, Lundu; Kampung Stass/Kampung Sebubok, Bau; Kampung Raso, Lundu; Kampung Sapit, Padawan; Sungai Paku, Ulu Undop; and Tapak Megah, Belaga. GOF Sarawak brigade commander, SAC Mancha Ata, said the […]
GOF thwarts attempted cross-border crossing
LUNDU: A group of eight illegal immigrants, including a woman, whose attempt to enter the state illegally was foiled by the General Operations Force (GOF) today. GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the incident happened at 6.45am in Kampung Biawak here. A patrol team detained and inspected the individuals, comprising seven men and […]
Busy night for army and smugglers
KUCHING: The army successfully foiled two land agents’ attempts to smuggle undocumented foreigners in and out of Sarawak yesterday. The First Infantry Division said the incident happened at the Ensawang oil palm plantation, Lubok Antu, about 300m from the Malaysia-Indonesia border. An army team spotted a motorcycle behaving in a suspicious manner at about 8.30pm […]
Five Indonesians, one local arrested for cross-border smuggling
KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested six men comprising five Indonesians and a local, in two separate cases of illegal cross border smuggling activities last Thursday. Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the first incident took place around 8.15am at the border in Biawak, Lundu. A team from 11th Battalion GOF spotted […]
Cross-border trading to increase productivity
KUCHING: The digital economy transcends borders and it will be worthwhile to promote cross-border trading by utilising digital technology, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Cross-border trading is one of the approaches for us to increase our productivity,” he said in response to a question during the Chief Minister’s Webinar entitled ‘Sarawak […]
