Border crossing in rural Sarawak, Baru rings Covid-19 alarm

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Ba'Kelalan assemblyperson Baru Bian has called on the authorities to take action against the uncontrolled movement of people from Long Bawan, in North Kalimantan, Indonesia into Malaysia through Puneng Kelalan, a small town located about 100km from Lawas, Sarawak.

Baru said he was recently informed by local villagers of the increased movements, said to be due to an agreement between Malaysia and Indonesia on the supplying of goods.

"While we have no issue about helping our neighbours in these difficult times, it appears that other unscrupulous people are taking advantage of the arrangement between the Federal Government and Indonesia for their own selfish reasons.

"I was informed that there were three occasions so far that were officially arranged through the relevant ministry," said the former PKR works minister.

There are only three official immigration ch…