Malaysia to deport illegal immigrants tested negative for Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government will deport all illegal immigrants tested negative for Covid-19 to their countries of origin, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today. Ismail Sabri, who chaired the Special Meeting on the Management of Illegal Immigrants today, said matters relating to the deportation process will be discussed by the […]
Compound for violating CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The words ‘never give up’ are usually meant to infuse a positive spirit in a person to keep doing whatever he does, yet now, it seems to encourage people to continue violating the no-interstate travel ban imposed by the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Despite the constant reminders that such travel was an offence […]
Costly trip for 14 who returned home without permission
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 14 compound notices were issued by the special task force on standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance yesterday on individuals who were found to be at their hometowns without permission after sneaking across state borders. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said action against them showed that the authorities were serious in enforcing their duties […]
Over 1,000 vehicles ordered to turn back
KUALA LUMPUR: Even though the number is lower, another 1,158 vehicles were directed to make U-turn yesterday for attempting to travel between states in violation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) to celebrate Aidilfitri in their home villages. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said three states namely Selangor (460 cases), Melaka (121 cases) […]
Tertiary students to be sent home earlier on May 26
PUTRAJAYA: The process of sending home 1,480 tertiary students who are still staying on campus will be brought forward to May 26, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the Higher Education Ministry had discussed with Malaysia Airlines and obtained its agreement to provide flights to send the students back to […]
Visits allowed only on first day of festivals
PUTRAJAYA: The National Security Council (NSC) has decided to limit visits in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai to only the first day of the festivals in view of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the visits should involve only close family members […]
Follow SOPs or face MCO — no more warnings
PUTRAJAYA: There will be no more advice and warnings for those who violate standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), with offenders facing the risk of legal action from now on. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government had decided on this today, and has also issued this reminder: Comply with SOPs under […]
No interference in judges’ sentencing decision on MCO defiers
PUTRAJAYA: The government does not interfere in judges’ sentencing decision on those found or pleaded guilty to defying the movement control order (MCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, provides for a maximum fine of RM1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both, […]
R&R along all expressways to close for four days from tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: The Rest and Recreation (R&R) areas on all expressways, including the eateries and surau, will be closed to public for four days beginning tomorrow. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said only the toilets at the R&R areas are allowed for use. “Therefore, those travelling on long distance are advised to bring their […]
MCO4 null and void with commencement of CMCO today
PUTRAJAYA: Regulations under the phase four of the movement control order (MCO4) are now null and void with the commencement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) or phase five of the MCO (MCO5), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Therefore, he said, all parties must adhere to the regulations stipulated under the […]
