The Brunei government has announced a 15-day extension to the suspension of cross-border activity

[ASEAN NOW Content Team]

 

The government has declared that the temporary restriction on cross-border activity has been extended by 15 days, from June 1 to June 15, with the approval of Brunei ruler Sultan Hassanal and in reference to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Except for entry and transit travels approved by the Government of Brunei, the suspension applies to foreign nationals entering by land and sea ports, including transits through Brunei Darussalam.

Only transit vehicles with government-issued transit licences and travellers who have received support from their local authorities for their journeys may be considered for entry and transit through Brunei.

 

For the following purposes, existing entry conditions and procedures will apply: official government travel; students required to attend school; emergency services (such as ambulances, police, and military); and vaccinated foreign-registered transport operators with cross-country permits issued by the government for import deliveries of essential goods.

The ban also applies to commuters who enter and exit the country for employment via land and sea ports, according to the statement.

The Covid-19 Steering Committee will examine the above-mentioned conditions for considering entry and exit travel on a regular basis.