Simplifying vehicle travel across borders
KUCHING: The Indonesian Consulate General here is proposing a change to the current cross-border policy for vehicles travelling from Sarawak to West Kalimantan. Under the proposed revision, the current practice of leaving drivers’ identification cards (ICs) as a guarantee at the Indonesian border posts would be replaced with the vehicle ownership certificate (VOC), commonly known […]
Use relaxation of travel restrictions wisely
BALINGIAN: The permission given by the authorities in allowing inter-district and inter-state travel should be utilised wisely, says Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi. “We must always ensure that we take care of ourselves whenever we go out. “Always follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) in place to ensure that we and our families are not […]
Continue to be responsible, adhere to SOPs
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Sarawakians are relieved that they can now travel within and across the state. During a public poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, the public responded positively to the government’s decision to allow inter-state and inter-district travel, with some expressing gratitude for the ability to resume travel plans that had been put […]
Karim calls for urgent review on entry SOP
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) need to urgently revise the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for entry into the state. “We are opening up more sectors, especially in the tourism industry, such as interstate travel. Our ministry itself is commencing the Sia Sitok […]
Police implements four-day travel restriction
KUCHING: Sarawak police will be implementing a four-day inter-district travel restriction for those using documents issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti). The instruction announced by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani last Saturday has been in effect from Sunday (July 18) until July 21. Speaking to […]
Opening of tourism sector lauded
KUCHING: The proposal by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to ease travel restrictions for those who have completed both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is a welcome move. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he is all for the opening up of the tourism industry and giving some freedom […]
Nickholas is now selling fish at home
KUCHING: During the movement control order (MCO), times are hard for everyone. Some businesses have come to a complete halt while others are left with no choices but to adapt by going digital and online. Fishmonger Nickholas Malek ,29, decided to sell his fish in his own village instead of driving all the way to […]
No police permit needed for essential services’ workers
KUCHING: Only workers in the essential services sector during the movement control order (MCO), are exempted from needing police permit to travel between districts for work. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail who confirmed this, said this exemption is for them to commute from their home to workplace and ease the traffic flow. “Despite not […]
Businesses take hit from SOP travel change
KUCHING: Movement between zones was changed to districts effective May 31, and the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the decision was made after taking into account the current Covid-19 situation. Following this latest development, businesses have been severely impacted. Nurul Ain Aman Umar, 22, who sells satay, said her business had taken a hit […]
Stopped right on their tracks!
MUKAH: Seven individuals were caught red-handed for standard operating procedure (SOP) violation when attempting to travel across districts, here yesterday (June 1). Mukah police chief Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Rizal Alias said today (June 2) the compound was issued between 7am and 3pm at a roadblock in Kampung Jebungan, here. He said the offenders were compounded for having more than the designated amount of passengers in a vehicle as well as failure to provide inter-district travel permits issued by the police. “Six compounds were issued for carrying passengers in excess of the set limit of two persons in a vehicle. “One compound was issued for failure to provide travel permits from the police for inter-district movement,” he said, adding that all offences were under Regulation 17 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas)(No.2) 2021. Muhamad Rizal said stricter enforcement will be implemented, including issuing compounds to individuals flouting the SOPs throughout the duration of the movement control order (MCO). He also reminded the people to first obtain their inter-district travel permit from the police before attempting to cross districts.
