Attempted cross-border crossing thwarted
LUBOK ANTU: An attempt to cross the Malaysia-Indonesia border was thwarted by the 11th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment last Thursday (Oct 1). In a statement issued, a group of seven Indonesians were arrested by an army team who were carrying out “Ops Awas/Keris Parang” at an illegal route about 400 metres from the Malaysia-Indonesia border. […]
SB officer held for human trafficking
KUCHING: A Special Branch officer was arrested for cross-border human trafficking involving illegal immigrants recently. Sarawak Commissioner of Police Datuk Aidi Ismail said the arrest was made by the State Immigration Department in an operation at Tebedu, Serian about two weeks ago. At the time of the arrest, the officer was caught together with two […]
State govt urged to close all cross-border rat trails
KUCHING: Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) suggested that the state government identify rat trails or ratlines along the state’s border with Kalimantan to control cross-border movements of people. Its chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said the initiative would prevent people from travelling between Sarawak and Kalimantan in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. “SCPA views […]
More patrols to curb cross-border smuggling
BAU: The 11th Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) is intensifying its patrols to end smuggling at illegal routes. Its commanding officer Supt Rosdi Inai said operations were carried out even though no cross-border smuggling activities were detected. According to him, the routes, which are only passable for motorcycles, are used for cross-border access, especially in the […]
Opportunities in cross-border trade
LAWAS: The relocation of Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan will open up vast opportunities for Sarawak in terms of cross-border trade. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is because the proposed location for the new capital was not far from Lawas or Baram area. “If we look at Limbang […]
SealNet keen to lead in cross-border trade facilitation
KUALA LUMPUR: SealNet Sdn Bhd (SealNet), a subsidiary of Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX), is gearing up for a busy 2020 as it pushes for more cross-border trade facilitation and initiatives. Chief executive officer Chong Yoke Ching said SealNet is keen to become a leader in the facilitation of cross-border trade by making the process easier […]
