Penang police warn public against interstate travel without permit
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 10:17 PM MYT
NIBONG TEBAL, May 19 — Penang police have issued a warning to the public not to embark on interstate travel, to return to their hometowns for Hari Raya celebration, if they do not have a permit issued by the Royal Malaysia Police . He said most of the vehicles were from the south and north and the excuse given was to be home for the celebration but they have not obtained permission from the police.
He said 24-hour daily roadblocks have been set up at 18 areas at the state borders, to stop people from trying to return to their hometowns, adding that Bukit Aman Traffic Police have also mounted a roadblock at the Juru Toll Plaza northbound.
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