Ismail Sabri: 1,248 vehicles forced to turn back for violating interstate travel restrictions


PUTRAJAYA: The number of those attempting unauthorised interstate travel continues to rise with 1,248 motorists ordered to turn back nationwide, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Senior Minister said the vehicles were stopped at 147 roadblocks set up at state borders after 218,027 vehicles were checked on Saturday (May 16) during the conditional movement control order (MCO).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Police nab man over Slim River armed robbery
Sarawak mulls cloud-seeding op to tackle dry spell
Datuk Seri pleads not guilty to RM37mil CBT charge
Pahang BN wants unity govt with PH to continue until GE16, says Wan Rosdy
Govt offers settlement in Semantan Estate land compensation case
Number of PKR members quitting to join Bersama not significant, says Youth chief
Nga honoured with MalaysiaGBC award for sustainable cities leadership
Bukit Mertajam Hospital ranked among 250 greenest hospitals globally in 2026
DSP Nazri trial: No contradiction in eyewitness, pathologist testimony, says prosecution
Bomba monitoring flood-prone areas in Selangor

Others Also Read