Police permit still needed for movement between zones
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has clarified that movement between zones within Sarawak is still not allowed without a police permit. At the SDMC Covid-19 update press conference today, he said this ruling was effective until Mar 15. On another matter, he said the committee had agreed to […]
Hundreds brave rain, virus threat to apply for permits
SIBU: Hundreds of employers turned up at the police stations here today to apply for travel permits for their employees. They were seen queuing up at the Central Police Station and the Lanang Police Station despite the rainy weather. An employer, who declined to be named, expressed his dissatisfaction as he had to line up […]
46 motorists ordered to turn back
KUCHING: A total of 46 motorists were ordered to turn back for not having legitimate reasons to travel in the second day of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) implementation in three zones, namely Kuching, Sibu and Miri. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said a total of 2,236 vehicles were inspected within 24 hours […]
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 […]
229 ordered to turn back
KUCHING: Police have ordered 229 motorists to turn back for not having valid travel documents to exit and enter Kuching district. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said this makes the tally of vehicles ordered to turn back since Nov 9, at 420 vehicles. “On Thursday, 8,039 vehicles were inspected in 10 roadblocks set up […]
Nearest police station will do, says Miri OCPD
MIRI: Effective June 2, the public here can apply for inter-district travel permits from the nearest police station, said Miri OCPD ACP Lim Meng Seah. “We want to avoid congestion at Miri IPD,” he said yesterday. He added that applications from only those with valid reasons would be considered. The public here can go to […]
Roadblocks at all entry points into Sibu
SIBU: Those intending to enter Sibu town have been warned not to do so as police have closed all entry points. Sibu OCPD ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit confirmed this, saying police personnel manning roadblocks during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) would ask motorists with no valid travel permits to turn back immediately. “We have […]
Critical service workers can travel
KUCHING: Sarawakians who work providing essential services are allowed to travel to and from their homes and workplaces, and even between districts. However, they do need to obtain permits from the respective Resident’s or District Offices, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “We have made it very clear that those providing essential […]
Sec-gens, employers must issue travel permits for workers
PUTRAJAYA: All secretaries-general of ministries providing essential services must issue travel authorisation letters to staff working during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, at a special ministerial meeting on the MCO held this morning, it was decided that the directive also applied to employers of private businesses which have […]
