Inter-district travel opens up opportunities for tourism sector
PUTRAJAYA: The lifting of the inter-district ban has allowed the public the opportunity to travel and boost the livelihoods of those involved in the tourism sector, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) welcomed the government’s decision to allow inter-district travel within the […]
Viral photo of coffin an old photo
KUALA LUMPUR: A photo showing a group of people carrying a coffin over a road barrier at Jalan Sungai Choh, Rawang was an old photo that went viral on Jan 30, said Gombak district police chief ACP Arifai Tarawe. He said the photo was once again viralled on social media on Feb 3. Arifai said […]
Roadblocks in Sibu set up
SIBU: Authorities here are setting up roadblocks following the conditional movement control order (CMCO) issued by the government, starting Wednesday (Jan 13). Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said roadblocks would be manned in two areas here at midnight. “Two roadblocks are at Paradom roundabout and Batu 12, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu respectively “Meanwhile, the […]
Inter-district travel permit obtainable from any police station
SIBU: Members of the public can go to any police station nearest to them to get the inter-district travel permit, says Sibu district police chief, ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit. “Although Sibu is a red zone, it does not mean the public can only get the permit at the Sibu central police station. They can get […]
Operations to enforce RMCO launched
MIRI: Miri police have launched operations to enforce the recovery movement control order (RMCO) to curb the spread of the Covid-19. Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari, said they had set up roadblocks at some areas in the district to curb unnecessary movements during the period. The police will inspect those who fail to follow […]
Obey SOPs, says SMC chairman
SIBU: As Covid-19 cases in the country continue to rise, it is vital for Malaysians to follow the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), said chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Clarence Ting. “With the increase of Covid-19 cases in Kuching, please avoid travelling to other districts within these two weeks. “Also, stop eating out and […]
Police to enforce interzone travel ban tomorrow
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak will be strictly enforcing the travel restrictions effective tomorrow (Aug 1), said Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar. The move was made following the detection of new Covid-19 cases in several districts in the state. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to limit public movements between Zone […]
Number of police roadblocks, personnel unknown yet
INTER-DISTRICT TRAVEL KUCHING: The number of police roadblocks and personnel to enforce the inter-district travel in Sarawak effective Aug 1 has not been confirmed yet. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said that the matter would be decided at a roadblock coordination meeting today (July 28). “Sarawak police will implement roadblocks in certain locations but […]
To ban or not to ban
INTER-DISTRICT TRAVEL KUCHING: In view of the increasing Covid-19 cases in the state especially here, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is deliberating on the potential restoration of the inter-district travel ban while also considering the practicality of the situation. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas noted that as Kuching was the state’s […]
Inter-district travel allowed, roadblocks lifted
KUCHING: Sarawak police confirmed that inter-district travel permits are not required anymore and roadblocks have been lifted effective Tuesday (June 9). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said control over cross-border movements was no longer required following the announcement by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to allow inter-district travel to take effect from today […]
