Miti letter will see you through

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who have to travel across district or state borders for work need to provide a letter from either the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) or their employer, along with a company tag, when stopped at any roadblock, says Bukit Aman.

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Comm Datuk Seri Abd Rahim Jaafar said: “A police permit is not required when an individual is travelling for work and is able to provide such documents when stopped by police.

“A letter from Miti or their employer as well as company tags are proof that an individual is travelling for work, ” he said yesterday.

“Those on duty at roadblocks have been instructed to be strict to prevent unauthorised interstate or inter-district travel.

“Stern action will be taken on those who attempt to do so illegally, ” he said.

The police will also scrutinise each application for interstate or inter-district travel permits with Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner.

Comm Abd Rahim revealed that a total of 361 roadblocks had been set up nationwide.

“Various excuses are given when applying for the permit, including visiting a sick family member.

“We will issue compounds to those who abuse police permits or letters, ” he said.

“Travel permits will be considered for valid reasons such as an emergency or death of immediate family member, education or for married couples separated by distance.

“Applications for interstate or inter-district travel for social gatherings such as a wedding or any type of feast are not permitted, ” he said.

For Hari Raya, Comm Abd Rahim said the SOP compliance operation task force had been instructed to patrol housing areas.

“We have more than 3,000 compliance operation task force personnel nationwide and they are on daily patrols.

“We hope everyone can play their part in curbing the spread of the virus, and we can only succeed if we work together, ” he said.