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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 31 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): With the consent of Brunei king Sultan Hassanal and in reference to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), government has announced that the temporary suspension on cross-border activities has been extended by 15 days, from June 1 to June 15.
The suspension applies to the entry of foreign nationals via land and sea ports, including transits through Brunei Darussalam, except for entry and transit travels that have been granted approval by the Government of Brunei.
Entry and transits through Brunei may only be considered for transit vehicles with transit permits that are issued by the government and provided that the travellers have attained endorsement from their local authorities for their travels.
This will be subject to existing entry conditions and procedures for the following purposes: official government travel; students who are required to attend school; emergency services (such as ambulances, police and military) and vaccinated foreign-registered transport operators with cross-country permits issued by the government for import deliveries of essential goods.
The suspension also applies to the entry and exit-country travels of commuters via land and sea ports for the purpose of work, it said.
The conditions for the consideration of entry and exit travel mentioned above are subject to periodic review by the Covid-19 Steering Committee.
For further information, visit the PMO website at www.pmo.gov.bn/travelportal or contact the travel hotline 120 during working hours or via e-mail at travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
