Stern action for those trying to balik kampung


Going nowhere: Traffic accumulating at the Gombak Toll Plaza due to a roadblock around 6pm yesterday. Hundreds of motorists bearing various reasons were told to turn back. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Those who attempt to travel interstate to return to their hometowns will have to face stern action, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

“Stricter enforcement is in play,” he said, adding that anyone who flouted the conditional movement control order (MCO), including attempting to balik kampung would be fined.

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