Drivers ordered to turn back at roadblocks

PASIR MAS: More than 500 vehicles attempting to enter Kelantan without a travel permit were ordered to turn back on Saturday, said state police chief Datuk Shafien Mamat.

He said the number was recorded between midnight and 5pm on Saturday at the three main entry points to the state, namely Gua Musang, Pasir Puteh and Jeli.

Apart from not having a permit, Shafien said there were also a handful of motorists who produced documents that were not endorsed by a police station.

“These people were unlucky as the police were able to detect the tactic and they were ordered to turn back,” he said.

On the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at Mukim Bunut Susu, Shafien said more than 100 personnel from the police, Armed Forces, People’s Volunteer Corps and Civil Defence Force will be on duty to control the three localities in the area, which has more than 1,800 residents.

“The EMCO at Mukim Bunut Susu involves three relatively large localities. The personnel involved will be tasked with controlling the movement of the community, including more than 30 ‘rat trails.’

“The purpose of this EMCO is also to facilitate Covid-19 screening. If the people cooperate, then we can do it quickly and obtain results. I hope the community here will cooperate to facilitate matters,” he said.

Kampung Paya Ular, Kampung Tualang and Kampung Bechah Palas in Mukim Bunut Susu were placed under an EMCO effective yesterday until May 22.