CUSTOM, IMMIGTATION AND QUARANTINE POST
KUCHING: The state government is enhancing its Sarawak-Indonesia border security measures by establishing the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) post in Tapak Megah.
Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing stressed that the establishment of the CIQ post was a necessity against illegal crossing and smuggling of goods, from petrol to sugar.
“Once in operation, the Tapak Megah CIQ will be able to serve the folks in Long Busang against illegal activities.”
Tapak Megah is only 20km away from the Kalimantan border while on the other side, about 20km away, is Long Nawang and that is with a population of 5,000 people.
“Bearing this in mind, the establishment of the CIQ in Tapak Megah can also control and reduce the entry of illegal immigrants into Sarawak,” Masing said today.
Masing who is also infrastructure and port development minister, also stressed that efforts on the issue of migration of folks from Long Singut and Pandora Camp area along the Baleh River needed to begin now.
“Before the Baleh Dam operates, those residing in these low-lying areas need to relocate and migrate.
“The upgrading of the existing logging road that connects Long Singut to Mantan Camp will enable the movement from the Kenyah settlements at Long Singut and Pandora Camp area into Long Busang.
“From there these folks can then proceed towards the Bakun HEP and Belaga eventually,” he explained.
Earlier, Masing received a courtesy call from the commander of the Sarawak General Operations Force, YDH SAC Mancha Ata.
