Sarawak extends entry ban on four countries


KUCHING: Foreign travellers from four countries – China, South Korea, Italy and Iran – are now banned from entering Sarawak after the state government decided to extend its entry ban to foreigners to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

After China and South Korea, all foreigners who have visited Italy and Iran in the past 14 days will be refused entry into Sarawak, the state disaster management committee said in a statement.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Battling Covid-19

Next In Nation

Teenager drowns trying to save friend in Sungai Sedim, Kedah
Chinese national detained for installing Jalur Gemilang upside down in Senai
No more pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, decrees Selangor Ruler
Border agents seize RM78,180 in undeclared cash at Rantau Panjang ICQS
Kelantan told to postpone travel to southern Thailand following bomb attacks
Biker dies in multi-vehicle crash near Ayer Hitam, Johor
Blast victim an intern scheduled to finish training in three days
Former political aide Sayed Amir demanded RM19mil 'lump sum' bribe, witness tells court
Sultan Sharafuddin decrees for firm action against LBGT activities in Selangor
Akmal to abide by Ahmad Zahid, Ab Rauf's decisions

Others Also Read